How much money does a person working in Brazil make?
Average Monthly Salary
8,560 BRL
( 103,000 BRL yearly)
LOW
2,170
BRLAVERAGE
8,560
BRLHIGH
38,200
BRL
A person working in Brazil typically earns around 8,560 BRL per month. Salaries range from 2,170 BRL (lowest average) to 38,200 BRL (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Brazil
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Salaries in Brazil range from 2,170 BRL per month (minimum salary) to 38,200 BRL per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
Median Salary
The median salary is 8,220 BRL per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 8,220 BRL while the other half are earning more than 8,220 BRL. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population are earning less than 4,670 BRL while 75% of them are earning more than 4,670 BRL. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 22,300 BRL while 25% are earning more than 22,300 BRL.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.
“ On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark. ”
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a cerificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Brazil costs anywhere from 42,800 Brazilian Real(s) to 128,000 Brazilian Real(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
The decision really depends on your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Brazil earn 10% more than their female counterparts on avergae across all sectors.
| Male | 9,040 BRL | |
| Female | -9% | 8,240 BRL |
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Brazil
How much are annual salary increments in Brazil? How often do employees get salary raises?
Brazil
Employees in Brazil are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 16 months.
The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
“The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Brazil is 7%.”
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 3% | |
| Energy | 6% | |
| Information Technology | 9% | |
| Healthcare | 3% | |
| Travel | 6% | |
| Construction | 9% | |
| Education | 3% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Brazil for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Average Salary Increase Rate by Experience Level
| Junoir Level | 3% - 5% | |
| Mid-Career | 6% - 9% | |
| Senior Level | 10% - 15% | |
| Top Management | 15% - 20% |
The difference in increment rates is somehow justified because employers put more effort to retain more experienced staff since they are harder to acquire than less experienced ones.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Brazil
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
49% of surveyed staff in Brazil reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 51% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 51% | |
| No Bonus | 49% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance Bonuses
Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based Bonuses
Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
Bonus Rates Comparison by Career Field
| Finance | High | |
| Architecture | High | |
| Sales | High | |
| Business Development | High | |
| Marketing / Advertising | High | |
| Information Technology | Moderate | |
| Healthcare | Moderate | |
| Insurance | Moderate | |
| Customer Service | Moderate | |
| Human Resources | Moderate | |
| Construction | Low | |
| Transport | Low | |
| Hospitality | Low |
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
“Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.”
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Salaries for specific job categories
If you are only interested in viewing statistics and salaries in a specific career field, then choose one from below, or continue scrolling down for more interesting facts about salaries and income in Brazil.
Choose a job category to explore specific salary details
Accounting and FinanceAdministration / Reception / SecretarialAdvertising / Grapic Design / EventsAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / DefenseArchitectureAutomotiveBankingBilingualBusiness PlanningCare Giving and Child CareCleaning and HousekeepingConstruction / Building / InstallationCounselingCourier / Delivery / Transport / DriversCustomer Service and Call CenterElectrical and Electronics TradesEngineeringEnvironmentalExecutive and ManagementFacilities / Maintenance / RepairFactory and ManufacturingFashion and ApparelFitness / Hair / BeautyFood / Hospitality / Tourism / CateringFundraising and Non ProfitGardening / Farming / FishingGovernment and DefenceHealth and MedicalHuman ResourcesImport and ExportIndependent JobsInformation TechnologyInsuranceLaw Enforcement / Security / FireLegalMarketingMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / EntertainmentOil / Gas / Energy / MiningPet CarePharmaceutical and BiotechnologyPhotographyPublic RelationsPublishing and PrintingPurchasing and InventoryQuality Control and ComplianceReal EstateRecreation and SportsSales Retail and WholesaleScience and Technical ServicesTeaching / EducationTelecommunication
Salaries for popular jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accounting and Finance | |
| Accountant | 5,920 BRL |
| Accounting Assistant | 4,770 BRL |
| Accounting Manager | 12,700 BRL |
| Bookkeeper | 3,990 BRL |
| Chartered Accountant | 7,570 BRL |
| Corporate Treasurer | 11,900 BRL |
| Financial Analyst | 11,500 BRL |
| Financial Manager | 16,500 BRL |
| Internal Auditor | 8,440 BRL |
Administration / Reception / Secretarial | |
| Administrative Assistant | 4,730 BRL |
| Office Manager | 7,770 BRL |
| Receptionist | 4,240 BRL |
| Secretary | 3,710 BRL |
Advertising / Grapic Design / Events | |
| Art Director | 8,670 BRL |
| Creative Director | 8,750 BRL |
| Graphic Designer | 5,300 BRL |
| Photographer | 4,950 BRL |
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense | |
| Aerospace Engineer | 11,200 BRL |
| Air Traffic Controller | 9,870 BRL |
| Flight Attendant | 5,980 BRL |
| Pilot | 14,200 BRL |
Architecture | |
| Architect | 10,700 BRL |
| CAD Drafter | 4,200 BRL |
Automotive | |
| Mechanic | 3,320 BRL |
| Service Advisor | 5,860 BRL |
Banking | |
| Bank Branch Manager | 15,000 BRL |
| Teller | 3,350 BRL |
Bilingual | |
| Teacher | 6,870 BRL |
| Translator | 7,570 BRL |
Business Planning | |
| Business Analyst | 10,600 BRL |
| Business Development Manager | 13,900 BRL |
| Project Manager | 10,500 BRL |
Care Giving and Child Care | |
| Nanny | 3,460 BRL |
| Nursery Teacher | 3,280 BRL |
Construction / Building / Installation | |
| Civil Engineer | 7,740 BRL |
| Construction Project Manager | 14,600 BRL |
| Health and Safety Officer | 3,710 BRL |
Customer Service and Call Center | |
| Call Center Representative | 3,280 BRL |
| Customer Service Manager | 11,500 BRL |
| Customer Service Representative | 3,280 BRL |
Engineering | |
| Civil Engineer | 8,170 BRL |
| Electrical Engineer | 8,620 BRL |
| Engineer | 7,960 BRL |
| Mechanical Engineer | 8,440 BRL |
Executive and Management | |
| Chief Executive Officer | 19,900 BRL |
| Chief Financial Officer | 18,500 BRL |
| General Manager | 14,900 BRL |
| Project Manager | 10,000 BRL |
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering | |
| Chef | 5,130 BRL |
| Executive Chef | 6,300 BRL |
| Hotel Manager | 15,600 BRL |
| Receptionist | 3,380 BRL |
| Travel Agent | 5,620 BRL |
| Waiter / Waitress | 2,620 BRL |
Health and Medical | |
| Dentist | 20,000 BRL |
| Dietitian | 16,700 BRL |
| Laboratory Technician | 6,700 BRL |
| Nurse | 6,760 BRL |
Human Resources | |
| Human Resources Manager | 12,700 BRL |
| Human Resources Officer | 5,200 BRL |
Information Technology | |
| Computer Technician | 6,740 BRL |
| Database Administrator | 8,900 BRL |
| Developer / Programmer | 8,790 BRL |
| Information Technology Manager | 14,200 BRL |
| Network Engineer | 7,480 BRL |
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire | |
| Police Officer | 5,040 BRL |
Legal | |
| Attorney | 17,600 BRL |
| Legal Assistant | 4,410 BRL |
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment | |
| Journalist | 9,950 BRL |
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology | |
| Biomedical Engineer | 7,440 BRL |
| Pharmacist | 11,500 BRL |
Sales Retail and Wholesale | |
| Cashier | 3,320 BRL |
| Sales Manager | 14,500 BRL |
| Sales Representative | 5,630 BRL |
Teaching / Education | |
| Elementary School Teacher | 6,020 BRL |
| Secondary School Teacher | 7,320 BRL |
Average Hourly Wage in Brazil
49 BRL per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Brazil is 49 BRL. This means that the average person in Brazil earns approximately 49 BRL for every worked hour.
Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ ( 52 x 5 x 8 )
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Aracaju | 8,570 BRL |
| Belem | 9,270 BRL |
| Belo Horizonte | 9,550 BRL |
| Brasilia | 9,860 BRL |
| Campinas | 8,990 BRL |
| Cuiaba | 8,460 BRL |
| Curitiba | 9,430 BRL |
| Fortaleza | 9,680 BRL |
| Goiania | 9,190 BRL |
| Joao Pessoa | 8,630 BRL |
| Londrina | 8,390 BRL |
| Macapa | 8,330 BRL |
| Maceio | 8,880 BRL |
| Manaus | 9,550 BRL |
| Maringa | 8,040 BRL |
| Natal | 8,780 BRL |
| Petrolina and Juazeiro | 7,840 BRL |
| Porto Alegre | 9,030 BRL |
| Recife | 9,310 BRL |
| Rio de Janeiro | 9,890 BRL |
| Salvador | 9,740 BRL |
| Santos | 8,050 BRL |
| Sao Luis | 8,960 BRL |
| Sao Paulo | 9,970 BRL |
| Teresina | 8,710 BRL |
| Vale do Aco | 8,230 BRL |
| Vitoria | 7,870 BRL |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Brazil earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 8,330 BRL | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 8,850 BRL |
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
