SDET salary in São Paulo, Brazil
A mid-level SDET in São Paulo earns a median of R$360k a year gross ($68k), from R$290k at p10 to R$430k at p90. São Paulo pays 1.12× the Brazil median and 48% below the US median of $130k. About 12.4 million people live in São Paulo.
SDET pay by level in São Paulo
Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior R$270k, lead R$540k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$220k | R$270k | R$330k | $52k | |
| Mid-level | R$290k | R$360k | R$430k | $68k | |
| Senior | R$370k | R$450k | R$550k | $87k | |
| Lead | R$450k | R$540k | R$660k | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$320k) times a 1.12 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in São Paulo
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 São Paulo: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in São Paulo?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in São Paulo is R$360k a year ($68k). The p10 is R$290k and the p90 is R$430k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to São Paulo with a city factor of 1.12.
How much does a senior SDET make in São Paulo?
A senior SDET in São Paulo earns a median of R$450k ($87k), with a range of R$370k to R$550k. Leads reach R$540k and juniors start near R$270k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in São Paulo?
A junior SDET in São Paulo earns about R$270k a year ($52k), between R$220k and R$330k. Pay rises to R$360k at mid-level.
Is São Paulo a good-paying city for SDETs in Brazil?
São Paulo ranks 1st of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 1.12x the national median of R$320k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in São Paulo?
Roughly 68-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about R$240k to R$270k a year, or R$22k a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in São Paulo?
A R$360k gross salary equals about R$170 an hour on a 40-hour week (R$30k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.