Wages in Brazil increased to 3507 BRL/Month in September from 3495 BRL/Month in August of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Average Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the monthly household income per person in Brazil varied considerably across the different federal units. The Distrito Federal, where the country's federal capital is located, had the highest per capita income, at 3,444 Brazilian reals per month. This figure was more than three times that of the state of Maranhão. The national average was 2,069 reals per capita per month.

The average monthly income per person in Brazil is higher for male workers than for their female counterparts. In 2024, the gap was of *** Brazilian reals per month. Overall, that year the monthly income per capita for the working population in Brazil was ***** reals, the highest income since, at least, 2018.

Key information about Brazil Household Income per Capita

• Brazil Annual Household Income per Capita reached 4,497.912 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous value of 4,440.217 USD in Dec 2023.
• Brazil Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2012 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 119.602 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 157.673 USD in Mar 2021 and a record low of 103.462 USD in Dec 2007.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Brazil grew 0.243 % YoY in Sep 2025.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics provides Monthly Household Income per Capita in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Per Capita data was reported at 1,848.000 BRL in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,586.000 BRL for 2022. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 1,253.000 BRL from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2023, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,848.000 BRL in 2023 and a record low of 855.000 BRL in 2012. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.HAB042: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Per Capita.

In 2024, the national gross income per capita in Brazil amounted to around 9,950 U.S. dollars, an increase from 9,310 dollars per person in the previous year. Gross national income (GNI) is the aggregated sum of the value added by residents in an economy, plus net taxes (minus subsidies) and net receipts of primary income from abroad. Excluding countries and territories in the Caribbean, Uruguay and Chile were the Latin American countries with the highest national income per capita. Demographic elements and income There are many factors that may influence the income level, such as gender, academic attainment, location, ethnicity, etc. The gender pay gap, for example, is significant in Brazil. As of 2024, the monthly income per capita of men was 3,549 Brazilian reals, while the figure was 2,793 reals in the case of women. Additionally, monthly per capita household income varies greatly from state to state; the figures registered in Distrito Federal and São Paulo more than double the income of federative units like Acre, Alagoas or Maranhão. A high degree of inequality The Gini coefficient measures the degree of income inequality on a scale from 0 (total equality of incomes) to 100 (total inequality). Between 2010 and 2023, Brazil's degree of inequality in wealth distribution based on the Gini coefficient reached 52. That year, Brazil was deemed one of the most unequal countries in Latin America. Although the latest result represented one of the worst values in recent years, the Gini index is projected to improve slightly in the near future.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul data was reported at 2,404.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,352.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul data is updated yearly, averaging 2,378.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,404.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 2,352.000 BRL in 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Rio Grande do Sul data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF042: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Santa Catarina: 30 to 39 Years data was reported at 2,546.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,379.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Santa Catarina: 30 to 39 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 2,462.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,546.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 2,379.000 BRL in 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: South: Santa Catarina: 30 to 39 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF055: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Usual Earning: by Age: South.

The poorest five percent of the population in Brazil received a monthly income of merely *** reals in 2024, with their jobs as their only source of income. By contrast, the average income of workers who fall within the 40 percent to 50 percent percentile, and from 50 percent to 60 percent are **** and **** Brazilian reals, respectively.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Parana data was reported at 2,389.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,274.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Parana data is updated yearly, averaging 2,331.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,389.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 2,274.000 BRL in 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Parana data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF042: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning.

From 2018 to 2020, the average monthly income of the Rio de Janeiro's metropolitan area increased consistently. In 2024, the average income decreased to under ***** Brazilian reals in the region. Nevertheless, when excluding the city of Rio de Janeiro, the metropolitan area saw the average monthly salary increase every year until 2022, year in which the figure dropped to ***** Brazilian reals.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Brazil, IN, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 14,831, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 165,454. This indicates that the top earners earn 11 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 300,151, which is 181.41% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 2023.81% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

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Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Santa Catarina: 18 to 19 Years data was reported at 1,233.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,137.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Santa Catarina: 18 to 19 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,185.000 BRL from Dec 2016 to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,233.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 1,137.000 BRL in 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: South: Santa Catarina: 18 to 19 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF047: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: by Age: South.

Wages in Manufacturing in Brazil increased to 3329 BRL/Month in August from 3297 BRL/Month in July of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Wages In Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the top ten percent in Brazil earned an average of 8,034 Brazilian reals per month before income taxes. This is more than 11 times the average income of the bottom half, which was 713 reals per month in that year.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Southeast: Minas Gerais: 50 to 59 Years data was reported at 2,162.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,092.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Southeast: Minas Gerais: 50 to 59 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 2,127.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,162.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 2,092.000 BRL in 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Southeast: Minas Gerais: 50 to 59 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF054: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Usual Earning: by Age: Southeast.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Brazil was last recorded at 9564.58 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Brazil is equivalent to 76 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Brazil GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, with the exception of the professional category of armed forces, police and military firefighters, women's earnings in Brazil were always lower than men's. In 2023, a male manager earned an average of ***** Brazilian reals per month, while a female manager earned an average of about ***** reals per month.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Southeast: Minas Gerais: 18 to 19 Years data was reported at 815.000 BRL in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 853.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Southeast: Minas Gerais: 18 to 19 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 834.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 853.000 BRL in 2016 and a record low of 815.000 BRL in 2017. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Southeast: Minas Gerais: 18 to 19 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table BR.HF054: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Usual Earning: by Age: Southeast.

The average monthly income per person in Brazil is higher for white workers than for other ethnic groups. In 2024, the gap was ***** Brazilian reals per month when compared to the average income of the black population.