Wages in Brazil decreased to 3426 BRL/Month in April from 3436 BRL/Month in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Average Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

In 2024, domestic workers in Brazil earned an average of 1,241 Brazilian reals per month, an increase from 1,193 a year earlier. The real monthly income of domestic workers in this South American country has remained above 1,000 reals since 2013.

Key information about Brazil Monthly Earnings

• Brazil Monthly Earnings stood at 589 USD in May 2023, compared with the previous figure of 590 USD in Apr 2023
• Brazil Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Mar 2012 to May 2023, with an average number of 818 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 1,620 USD in Mar 2012 and a record low of 486 USD in Nov 2021

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. The Central Bank of Brazil provides Real Average Earnings in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.


Further information about Brazil Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Brazil Population reached 213 million people in Jun 2021
• Unemployment Rate of Brazil dropped to 8 % in May 2023
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 62 % in May 2023

Wages in Manufacturing in Brazil increased to 3318 BRL/Month in March from 3306 BRL/Month in February of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Wages In Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Formally employed domestic workers in Brazil earn almost two-thirds more than informally employed workers. In 2023, domestic workers who did not have an employment booklet record earned an average of 933 Brazilian reals per month, whereas formally employed domestic workers had an estimated monthly income of 1,610 reals. The number of domestic workers in Brazil has increased in the past decade.

Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: Minas Gerais: 50 to 59 Years data was reported at 2,231.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,176.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: Minas Gerais: 50 to 59 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 2,203.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,231.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 2,176.000 BRL in 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual 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.HF046: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: by Age: Southeast.

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.

Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: North: Acre data was reported at 1,660.000 BRL in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,679.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: North: Acre data is updated yearly, averaging 1,669.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,679.000 BRL in 2016 and a record low of 1,660.000 BRL in 2017. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: North: Acre 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.

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 Income: All Jobs: Actual Earnings data was reported at 2,304.000 BRL in Mar 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,531.000 BRL for Feb 2019. Brazil Average Real Income: All Jobs: Actual Earnings data is updated monthly, averaging 2,269.000 BRL from Feb 2012 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 86 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,611.000 BRL in Jan 2019 and a record low of 2,147.000 BRL in Apr 2012. Brazil Average Real Income: All Jobs: Actual Earnings 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 Labour Market – Table BR.GBA001: Continuous National Household Sample Survey: Monthly.

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in Portuguese And Brazilian Studies from 2020 to 2023 through this detailed chart. It compares these figures against the national average for all graduates, offering a comprehensive look at the earning potential of Portuguese And Brazilian Studies relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in Portuguese And Brazilian Studies, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

Minimum Wages in Brazil remained unchanged at 1518 BRL/Month in May. This dataset provides - Brazil Minimum Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The latest data indicates that the average yearly salary in Brazil is approximately R$ 48,000. This figure varies significantly based on location and industry, with major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro typically offering higher salaries. The median monthly gross salary is estimated at R$ 4,000, with considerable variations between regions.

Brazil: Percent income earned by the top 10 percent of earners: The latest value from 2022 is 41 percent, a decline from 41.6 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 29.75 percent, based on data from 28 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 1981 to 2022 is 44.53 percent. The minimum value, 39.5 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 51.1 percent was recorded in 1989.

In Brazil, as of September 2021, employees in the software market earned an average salary of roughly 4,500 Brazilian reals, and a remuneration of around 5,800 Brazilian reals.

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in Examenes Supletivos (Brazilian Ged Equivalent) from 2020 to 2023 through this detailed chart. It compares these figures against the national average for all graduates, offering a comprehensive look at the earning potential of Examenes Supletivos (Brazilian Ged Equivalent) relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in Examenes Supletivos (Brazilian Ged Equivalent), providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

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 5,000 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 2,687 Brazilian reals.

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.

Key information about Brazil Household Income per Capita

• Brazil Annual Household Income per Capita reached 4,779.705 USD in Dec 2017, compared with the previous value of 4,272.395 USD in Dec 2016.
• Brazil Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2016 to Dec 2017, with an averaged value of 4,526.050 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,779.705 USD in Dec 2017 and a record low of 4,272.395 USD in Dec 2016.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Brazil dropped 2.265 % YoY in May 2023.

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.