SDET salary in Brazil
SDET pay in Brazil centres on R$320k a year ($61k) at mid-level. Expect R$260k at the low end and R$390k at the high end. 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$240k, leads reach R$480k.
SDET pay by level in Brazil
Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior pay is R$240k, lead pay is R$480k: leads earn 100% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$200k | R$240k | R$300k | $47k | |
| Mid-level | R$260k | R$320k | R$390k | $61k | |
| Senior | R$330k | R$400k | R$490k | $78k | |
| Lead | R$400k | R$480k | R$590k | $93k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
SDET 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$320k. 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$360k | R$290k–R$430k | $68k | 17 |
| Brasília | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$300k | R$240k–R$360k | $57k | 0 |
| Fortaleza | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$300k | R$240k–R$360k | $57k | 0 |
| Goiânia | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$300k | R$240k–R$360k | $57k | 0 |
| Manaus | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$300k | R$240k–R$360k | $57k | 0 |
| Recife | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$300k | R$240k–R$360k | $57k | 0 |
| Salvador | C | 0.93× (-7%) | R$300k | R$240k–R$360k | $57k | 0 |
| Belo Horizonte | C | 0.90× (-10%) | R$290k | R$230k–R$350k | $55k | 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 SDET on R$320k gross keeps roughly 68–76% after income tax and social contributions, about R$220k to R$240k 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.
QA roles open in Brazil
2 SDET roles open today. Showing the closest matches from 53 QA listings in Brazil.
Senior SDET
Senior SDET
Intermediate Test Engineer (Hybrid Manual & Automation)
0 listings in Brazil show a real posted pay range (0 for SDET). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires SDETs 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 SDET baseline uses 124 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 5 of 8.
SDET salary and jobs by city in Brazil
SDET jobs in Brazil by city.
SDET salary in Brazil: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Brazil?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Brazil is R$320k a year ($61k). The p10 is R$260k and the p90 is R$390k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior SDET earn in Brazil?
A senior SDET in Brazil earns a median of R$400k ($78k), with a range of R$330k to R$490k. Leads earn R$480k, 100% more than juniors at R$240k.
Which city in Brazil pays SDETs the most?
São Paulo has the highest pay factor at 1.12x the country median, which puts a mid-level SDET at about R$360k ($68k). Rio de Janeiro sits at 0.88x, around R$280k.
How does Brazil compare with the US for SDET pay?
A mid-level SDET in the US earns a median of $130k. In Brazil the equivalent is $61k, which is 53% below the US figure. Brazil ranks 19 of 36 countries; the Latin America median for this role is $57k.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Brazil?
Roughly 68–76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about R$220k to R$240k a year on a R$320k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many SDET jobs are open in Brazil?
PassRidge lists 2 live SDET roles in Brazil, and 53 QA listings across all roles in Brazil. 0 of the SDET 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 |
| QA Automation Engineer | R$290k | $56k |
| 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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