South AmericaGovernment / OECD · ILO-estimate2024 data

Average Salary in Brazil

30 vacation days; São Paulo fintech ecosystem growing fast.

$13,500/yr

Gross annual avg · all occupations · ILO-estimate

84% vs US avg of $85K
Average Wage
$14K
all occupations
Take-Home
$9K
~30% effective rate
Work Week
44h
typical hours
Vacation Days
30d
statutory minimum

Top Job Salaries in Brazil

Median annual salaries for popular roles · São Paulo

Job TitleCategoryMedian Salaryvs Avg
Product ManagerTechnology$57,079+323%Details →
Lawyer / AttorneyLegal$53,672+298%Details →
Marketing ManagerMarketing$36,995+174%Details →
Civil EngineerEngineering$36,427+170%Details →
Data ScientistTechnology$35,971+166%Details →
Software EngineerTechnology$32,774+143%Details →
Financial AnalystFinance$28,777+113%Details →
AccountantFinance$22,382+66%Details →
Registered NurseHealthcare$17,586+30%Details →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary in Brazil?

The average salary in Brazil is approximately $14K USD per year (2024 data, source: ILO-estimate). This is the gross annual wage across all occupations.

How does Brazil's average salary compare to the US?

The average salary in Brazil is 84% lower than the US average of $85K/yr. However, cost of living in Brazil is generally lower, so purchasing power may be comparable.

What are the highest-paying jobs in Brazil?

The top-paying roles in Brazil include: Product Manager ($57K/yr), Lawyer / Attorney ($54K/yr), Marketing Manager ($37K/yr).