Minimum wage in Brazil 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
R$19,493 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in Brazil in 2026: R$1,621 a month
The minimum wage in Brazil is R$1,621 a month since January 2026, paid 13 times a year. After income tax and social security about R$1,499 a month is left (R$19,493 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | R$1,621.00 |
| Net a month | R$1,499.43 |
| Net a year | R$19,493 |
| Net per paid hour | R$8.52 |
| Net per hour worked | R$9.67 |
Source: Decreto 12.797/2025: R$1,621 a month from 1 January 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Brazil in 2026?
R$1,621 a month: about R$1,621 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About R$1,499 net a month for a single person without children (R$19,493 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About R$8.52 net per paid hour, and R$9.67 for each hour actually worked.
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