QA Automation Engineer salary in Brazil
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Brazil earns a median of R$290k ($56k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is R$240k to R$360k. That is 53% below the US median for the same role. Brazil ranks 19 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near R$230k, leads reach R$450k.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Brazil
Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior pay is R$230k, lead pay is R$450k: leads earn 99% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$180k | R$230k | R$270k | $43k | |
| Mid-level | R$240k | R$290k | R$360k | $56k | |
| Senior | R$310k | R$370k | R$460k | $72k | |
| Lead | R$370k | R$450k | R$550k | $86k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
QA Automation Engineer pay by city in Brazil
São Paulo pays most at 1.12× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of R$290k. Showing the top 8 of 15 cities.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | A | 1.12× (+12%) | R$330k | R$270k–R$400k | $63k | 17 |
| Brasília | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$270k | R$220k–R$330k | $52k | 0 |
| Fortaleza | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$270k | R$220k–R$330k | $52k | 0 |
| Goiânia | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$270k | R$220k–R$330k | $52k | 0 |
| Manaus | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$270k | R$220k–R$330k | $52k | 0 |
| Recife | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$270k | R$220k–R$330k | $52k | 0 |
| Salvador | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$270k | R$220k–R$330k | $52k | 0 |
| Belo Horizonte | C | 0.90× (-10%) | R$260k | R$220k–R$320k | $51k | 3 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Brazil
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer on R$290k gross keeps roughly 68–76% after income tax and social contributions, about R$200k to R$220k a year.
In Brazil, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross (CLT) or monthly invoice (PJ), with a 13th salary under CLT. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
Live QA Automation Engineer roles in Brazil
12 QA Automation Engineer roles are open in Brazil, from a total of 53 QA listings in the country.
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0 listings in Brazil show a real posted pay range (0 for QA Automation Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires QA Automation Engineers in Brazil
Employer mix by share of listings (53 listings in Brazil). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies32%
- AI companies26%
- Fintech companies15%
- E-commerce companies8%
- Cybersecurity companies8%
What this estimate rests on
The QA Automation Engineer baseline uses 1105 US posted pay ranges. For Brazil, the country index is calibrated on 46 non-US observations in Latin America, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 6 of 8.
QA Automation Engineer salary and jobs by city in Brazil
QA Automation Engineer salary in Brazil: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Brazil?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Brazil is R$290k a year ($56k). The p10 is R$240k and the p90 is R$360k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer earn in Brazil?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Brazil earns a median of R$370k ($72k), with a range of R$310k to R$460k. Leads earn R$450k, 99% more than juniors at R$230k.
Which city in Brazil pays QA Automation Engineers the most?
São Paulo has the highest pay factor at 1.12x the country median, which puts a mid-level QA Automation Engineer at about R$330k ($63k). Rio de Janeiro sits at 0.88x, around R$260k.
How does Brazil compare with the US for QA Automation Engineer pay?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in the US earns a median of $120k. In Brazil the equivalent is $56k, which is 53% below the US figure. Brazil ranks 19 of 36 countries; the Latin America median for this role is $53k.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Brazil?
Roughly 68–76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about R$200k to R$220k a year on a R$290k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many QA Automation Engineer jobs are open in Brazil?
PassRidge lists 12 live QA Automation Engineer roles in Brazil, and 53 QA listings across all roles in Brazil. 0 of the QA Automation Engineer listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Brazil
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | R$200k | $38k |
| SDET | R$320k | $61k |
| QA Lead / Manager | R$270k | $51k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | R$260k | $49k |
| Performance Test Engineer | R$360k | $69k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | R$440k | $84k |
| Game QA Tester | R$160k | $31k |
| Accessibility Tester | R$240k | $46k |
| Business / Test Analyst | R$220k | $41k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | R$240k | $47k |
| Localization QA Tester | R$120k | $22k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | R$250k | $48k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | R$350k | $67k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | R$220k | $42k |
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