SDET salary in Recife, Brazil
A mid-level SDET in Recife earns a median of R$300k a year gross ($57k), from R$240k at p10 to R$360k at p90. Recife pays 0.93× the Brazil median and 56% below the US median of $130k. About 1.7 million people live in Recife.
SDET pay by level in Recife
Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior R$230k, lead R$450k. 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$300k | R$360k | $57k | |
| Senior | R$310k | R$380k | R$460k | $72k | |
| Lead | R$370k | R$450k | R$550k | $87k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$320k) times a 0.93 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Recife
Employers in Brazil usually quote monthly gross (CLT) or monthly invoice (PJ), with a 13th salary under CLT.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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SDET salary in Recife: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Recife?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Recife is R$300k a year ($57k). The p10 is R$240k and the p90 is R$360k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Recife with a city factor of 0.93.
How much does a senior SDET make in Recife?
A senior SDET in Recife earns a median of R$380k ($72k), with a range of R$310k to R$460k. Leads reach R$450k and juniors start near R$230k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Recife?
A junior SDET in Recife earns about R$230k a year ($43k), between R$180k and R$270k. Pay rises to R$300k at mid-level.
Is Recife a good-paying city for SDETs in Brazil?
Recife ranks 6th of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 0.93x the national median of R$320k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Recife?
Roughly 68-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about R$200k to R$230k a year, or R$18k a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Recife?
A R$300k gross salary equals about R$140 an hour on a 40-hour week (R$25k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.