Salaries by job in Brazil 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Brazil 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | R$6,012 | R$4,979 | +150% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | R$5,466 | R$4,723 | +127% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | R$3,280 | R$2,998 | +36% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | R$2,732 | R$2,510 | +14% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | R$2,405 | R$2,213 | 0% |
| Office and administrative staff | R$2,186 | R$2,014 | −9% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | R$1,967 | R$1,814 | −18% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | R$1,748 | R$1,615 | −27% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | R$1,659 | R$1,534 | −31% |
| All employees (median) | R$2,405 | R$2,213 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, R$2,405 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 13 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Brazil?
Managers: typically R$6,012 gross a month, R$4,979 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Brazil?
Elementary jobs: typically R$1,659 gross a month, R$1,534 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
Other questions about pay in Brazil: What is my hourly wage? · What is the minimum wage after tax? · What do I take home part-time? · How much unemployment benefit would I get? · How much notice must my employer give? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?