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Salary Intelligence
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Brazil — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2023 data).
What is a good salary in Brazil?
In Brazil, the national median salary is about $6,154 gross (~$5,375 after tax, 2023 data). Estimated pay for a mid-level professional ranges from ~$6,195 to ~$36,089 net depending on the role — highest for a cto / technology director. Figures are modelled estimates anchored to Brazil's national median wage; not a job offer.
Key facts
National median (2023)
$6,154 gross · $5,375 after tax · $12,688 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $49,447 | $36,089 |
| AI Engineer | $41,612 | $30,409 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $41,602 | $30,401 |
| Engineering Manager | $36,409 | $26,637 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $32,331 | $23,680 |
| Software Engineer | $30,261 | $22,179 |
| Data Engineer | $29,515 | $21,638 |
| Cloud Engineer | $28,302 | $20,759 |
| DevOps Engineer | $28,217 | $20,697 |
| Product Manager | $27,494 | $20,173 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $25,821 | $18,960 |
| Data Scientist | $24,438 | $17,958 |
| Management Consultant | $24,310 | $17,865 |
| Dentist | $22,842 | $16,800 |
| Remote Freelancer | $20,465 | $15,077 |
| Sales Manager | $18,191 | $13,428 |
| Pharmacist | $18,140 | $13,391 |
| General Manager | $17,877 | $13,215 |
| UX Designer | $17,674 | $13,090 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $16,921 | $12,627 |
| Marketing Manager | $16,537 | $12,390 |
| Project Manager | $16,537 | $12,390 |
| Civil Engineer | $16,058 | $12,096 |
| Finance Analyst | $15,463 | $11,730 |
| Business Analyst | $15,256 | $11,603 |
| Content Writer | $14,940 | $11,408 |
| Operations Manager | $14,532 | $11,157 |
| HR Manager | $13,023 | $10,229 |
| University Lecturer | $12,499 | $9,907 |
| Physiotherapist | $11,783 | $9,456 |
| Graphic Designer | $11,405 | $9,204 |
| Accountant | $10,419 | $8,549 |
| Hospitality Manager | $9,295 | $7,779 |
| Nurse | $8,331 | $7,065 |
| Chef | $8,069 | $6,871 |
| Teacher | $7,476 | $6,433 |
| Electrician | $7,218 | $6,241 |
| Plumber | $7,159 | $6,195 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Brazil's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise. The national median here is an economy-wide figure that includes informal employment, so formal-sector and skilled-role pay typically sits well above it.
Brazil salary estimates · Source: Brazil national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026 (today)
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
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The national median is about $6,154 gross (~$5,375 after tax) for 2023. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $25,262 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Brazil is estimated for cto / technology director, ai engineer, senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Brazil's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.