Wages in Brazil increased to 3457 BRL/Month in May from 3441 BRL/Month in April 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.

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.

Wages in Manufacturing in Brazil decreased to 3356 BRL/Month in May from 3360 BRL/Month in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Wages In Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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

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.

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.

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.

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: Usual Earnings: Northeast: Bahia data was reported at 1,546.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,329.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Northeast: Bahia data is updated yearly, averaging 1,437.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,546.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 1,329.000 BRL in 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Income: Usual Earnings: Northeast: Bahia 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.HF050: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Usual Earning.

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.

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.

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.

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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Brazil. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2021

Based on our analysis ACS 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Brazil, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $38,436 for males and $20,496 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Brazil. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 53 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 47%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the city of Brazil.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Brazil, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $51,526, while females earned $29,511, leading to a 43% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 57 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This level of income gap emphasizes the urgency to address and rectify this ongoing disparity, where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same employment roles.

Remarkably, across all roles, including non-full-time employment, women displayed a similar gender pay gap percentage. This indicates a consistent gender pay gap scenario across various employment types in Brazil, showcasing a consistent income pattern irrespective of employment status.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2022
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

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Margin of Error

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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.

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 Wages: Usual Earnings: Mato Grosso data was reported at 2,246.000 BRL in Mar 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,252.000 BRL for Dec 2018. Brazil Average Real Wages: Usual Earnings: Mato Grosso data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,199.000 BRL from Mar 2012 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,332.000 BRL in Dec 2013 and a record low of 2,087.000 BRL in Dec 2016. Brazil Average Real Wages: Usual Earnings: Mato Grosso 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.GBD003: Continuous National Household Sample Survey: Average Real Wages: Usual Earnings.

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.