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Brazil · 0 open in Belo Horizonte · updated 2026-10-20

QA Automation Engineer salary in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Belo Horizonte earns a median of R$260k a year gross ($51k), from R$220k at p10 to R$320k at p90. Belo Horizonte pays 0.90× the Brazil median and 57% below the US median of $120k. About 2.7 million people live in Belo Horizonte.

Estimate · gross / year
R$260kmedian · mid-level · $51k
p10 R$220kp90 R$320k
Rank 8 of 15City factor 0.90×
Pay by level

QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Belo Horizonte

Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior R$200k, lead R$400k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorR$170kR$200kR$250k$39k
Mid-levelR$220kR$260kR$320k$51k
SeniorR$280kR$340kR$410k$65k
LeadR$330kR$400kR$490k$78k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$290k) times a 0.90 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Belo Horizonte

Employers in Brazil usually quote monthly gross (CLT) or monthly invoice (PJ), with a 13th salary under CLT.

R$260kgross median / year
R$180k–R$200ktake-home / year (68-76%)
R$22kgross / month
R$120gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

QA Automation Engineer pay in other Brazil cities

Brazil overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
São Paulo1.12×R$270kR$330kR$400k
Brasília0.93×R$220kR$270kR$330k
Fortaleza0.93×R$220kR$270kR$330k
Goiânia0.93×R$220kR$270kR$330k
Manaus0.93×R$220kR$270kR$330k
Recife0.93×R$220kR$270kR$330k
Salvador0.93×R$220kR$270kR$330k
Belém0.90×R$220kR$260kR$320k
FAQ

QA Automation Engineer salary in Belo Horizonte: FAQ

What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Belo Horizonte?

The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Belo Horizonte is R$260k a year ($51k). The p10 is R$220k and the p90 is R$320k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Belo Horizonte with a city factor of 0.90.

How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Belo Horizonte?

A senior QA Automation Engineer in Belo Horizonte earns a median of R$340k ($65k), with a range of R$280k to R$410k. Leads reach R$400k and juniors start near R$200k.

What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Belo Horizonte?

A junior QA Automation Engineer in Belo Horizonte earns about R$200k a year ($39k), between R$170k and R$250k. Pay rises to R$260k at mid-level.

Is Belo Horizonte a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in Brazil?

Belo Horizonte ranks 8th of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 0.90x the national median of R$290k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Belo Horizonte?

Roughly 68-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about R$180k to R$200k a year, or R$16k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Belo Horizonte?

A R$260k gross salary equals about R$120 an hour on a 40-hour week (R$22k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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