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Brazil · 1 open in Curitiba · updated 2026-10-20

QA Automation Engineer salary in Curitiba, Brazil

A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Curitiba earns a median of R$260k a year gross ($50k), from R$210k at p10 to R$320k at p90. Curitiba pays 0.89× the Brazil median and 58% below the US median of $120k. About 1.9 million people live in Curitiba.

Estimate · gross / year
R$260kmedian · mid-level · $50k
p10 R$210kp90 R$320k
Rank 13 of 15City factor 0.89×
Pay by level

QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Curitiba

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

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorR$160kR$200kR$240k$39k
Mid-levelR$210kR$260kR$320k$50k
SeniorR$270kR$330kR$410k$64k
LeadR$330kR$400kR$490k$77k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$290k) times a 0.89 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Curitiba

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
Belo Horizonte0.90×R$220kR$260kR$320k
FAQ

QA Automation Engineer salary in Curitiba: FAQ

What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Curitiba?

The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Curitiba is R$260k a year ($50k). The p10 is R$210k and the p90 is R$320k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Curitiba with a city factor of 0.89.

How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Curitiba?

A senior QA Automation Engineer in Curitiba earns a median of R$330k ($64k), with a range of R$270k to R$410k. Leads reach R$400k and juniors start near R$200k.

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

A junior QA Automation Engineer in Curitiba earns about R$200k a year ($39k), between R$160k and R$240k. Pay rises to R$260k at mid-level.

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

Curitiba ranks 13th of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 0.89x 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 Curitiba?

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 Curitiba?

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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