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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: 40 to 49 Years data was reported at 2,778.000 BRL in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,839.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: 40 to 49 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 2,808.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,839.000 BRL in 2016 and a record low of 2,778.000 BRL in 2017. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: 40 to 49 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 Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro data was reported at 1,449.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,439.000 BRL for 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro data is updated yearly, averaging 1,444.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,449.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 1,439.000 BRL in 2016. Brazil Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro 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.HF049: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: Per Capita.

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.

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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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.

Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro: 18 to 29 Years data was reported at 1,641.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,599.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro: 18 to 29 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,620.000 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,641.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 1,599.000 BRL in 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro: 18 to 29 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.

Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro: 25 to 29 Years data was reported at 1,961.000 BRL in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,882.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro: 25 to 29 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,921.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,961.000 BRL in 2017 and a record low of 1,882.000 BRL in 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: Rio de Janeiro: 25 to 29 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.

Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: São Paulo: 18 to 19 Years data was reported at 1,031.000 BRL in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,048.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: São Paulo: 18 to 19 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,039.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,048.000 BRL in 2016 and a record low of 1,031.000 BRL in 2017. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: São Paulo: 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.HF046: Average Real Monthly Household Income: Actual Earning: by Age: Southeast.

Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: 18 to 29 Years data was reported at 1,596.000 BRL in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,599.000 BRL for 2016. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: 18 to 29 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,597.500 BRL from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2017, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,599.000 BRL in 2016 and a record low of 1,596.000 BRL in 2017. Average Real Monthly Income: Actual Earnings: Southeast: 18 to 29 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: 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.