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Law Enforcement / Security / Fire Average Salaries in Brazil 2024

How much money does a person working in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire make in Brazil?


Average Monthly Salary
7,000 BRL
( 84,000 BRL yearly)

LOW
2,550
BRL
AVERAGE
7,000
BRL
HIGH
13,400
BRL
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil typically earns around 7,000 BRL. Salaries range from 2,550 BRL (lowest average) to 13,400 BRL (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Law Enforcement / Security / Fire domain in Brazil exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
Accreditation Coordinator7,590 BRL
Accreditation Manager9,980 BRL
Advocate6,760 BRL
Armed Security Officer6,240 BRL
Behavioral Analyst8,750 BRL
Body-Worn Camera Technician5,420 BRL
Civilian Review Board Investigator7,350 BRL
Company Guard3,030 BRL
Control Room Operator2,680 BRL
Correctional Officer4,920 BRL
Crime Scene Reconstructionist7,820 BRL
Criminal Investigator9,460 BRL
Crisis Negotiator8,340 BRL
Cyberbullying Investigator7,670 BRL
Digital Forensic Analyst8,540 BRL
E-crime Investigator9,320 BRL
Facility Monitor5,540 BRL
Fire Chief9,630 BRL
Fire Dispatcher4,870 BRL
Fire Education Specialist7,780 BRL
Fire Extinguisher Technician2,840 BRL
Fire Fighter4,940 BRL
Fire Inspector9,150 BRL
Fire Investigator8,530 BRL
Fire Prevention Engineer7,800 BRL
Fire Prevention Officer6,830 BRL
Fire Protection Specialist7,590 BRL
Forensic Artist5,570 BRL
Forensic Entomologist6,180 BRL
Forensic Investigator8,130 BRL
Forensic Science Technician8,710 BRL
Fraud and Forensic Specialist9,780 BRL
Fraud Examiner9,360 BRL
Grants Specialist10,600 BRL
Hate Crime Investigator6,750 BRL
Human Trafficking Investigator7,230 BRL
Identity Theft Investigator7,080 BRL
Intellectual Property Associate8,480 BRL
Intelligence Research Specialist13,100 BRL
Investigator9,120 BRL
Jail Officer3,980 BRL
Juvenile Probation Officer6,180 BRL
Juvenile Supervision Officer6,370 BRL
Licensing and Permitting Specialist7,610 BRL
Lock-Smith2,720 BRL
Open Source Intelligence Analyst8,620 BRL
Parole Officer4,590 BRL
Police Captain11,200 BRL
Police Communications Officer6,760 BRL
Police Officer5,040 BRL
Police Patrol Officer4,680 BRL
Police Social Worker5,040 BRL
Predictive Analyst7,210 BRL
Prison Officer4,020 BRL
Prisoner Custody Officer3,410 BRL
Private Detective / Investigator9,320 BRL
Problem-Oriented Policing Specialist7,900 BRL
School Resource Officer4,550 BRL
Security Adviser8,740 BRL
Security Guard2,570 BRL
Security Management Specialist13,500 BRL
Security Manager11,800 BRL
Security Manager13,300 BRL
Security Officer2,900 BRL
Security Supervisor7,400 BRL
Security Systems Installer6,830 BRL
Security Technician3,110 BRL
Social Media Investigator7,280 BRL
Surveillance Operator3,570 BRL
Tactical Analyst8,110 BRL
Technological Crime Investigator9,060 BRL
Traffic Controller5,250 BRL


Law Enforcement / Security / Fire Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Brazil

Median and salary distribution Brazil Law Enforcement / Security / Fire monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
6,740 BRL or more
10% of people earn
5,680 to 6,740 BRL
20% of people earn
3,350 BRL or less
65% of people earn
3,350 to 5,680 BRL
Minimum Salary
2,550 BRL
Median
6,200 BRL
Maximum
13,400 BRL




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil range from 2,550 BRL (starting average salary) to 13,400 BRL (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Law Enforcement / Security / Fire is 6,200 BRL, implying that half of the workforce in Brazil earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil earn less than 4,760 BRL, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 7,480 BRL, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 3,350 BRL to 5,680 BRL. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 3,350 BRL mark, while 10% ranged from 5,680 BRL to 6,740 BRL. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 6,740 BRL or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Brazil costs anywhere from 43,000 BRL to 129,000 BRL and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Law Enforcement / Security / Fire / Brazil

Salary comparison by gender Brazil Law Enforcement / Security / Fire monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
7,380 BRL
Female-9%
6,730 BRL
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Brazil for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Law Enforcement / Security / Fire / Brazil

How much are annual salary increments in Brazil for individuals working in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Brazil Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Brazil / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Brazil
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Brazil is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Law Enforcement / Security / Fire / Brazil

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Brazil Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
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74% of surveyed staff in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 26% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
26%
No Bonus
74%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Law Enforcement / Security / Fire / Brazil


40 BRL per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil is 40 BRL.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil is 15 BRL. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Aracaju7,000 BRL
Belem7,570 BRL
Belo Horizonte7,800 BRL
Brasilia8,060 BRL
Campinas7,350 BRL
Cuiaba6,910 BRL
Curitiba7,700 BRL
Fortaleza7,910 BRL
Goiania7,510 BRL
Joao Pessoa7,050 BRL
Londrina6,860 BRL
Macapa6,800 BRL
Maceio7,260 BRL
Manaus7,810 BRL
Maringa6,570 BRL
Natal7,170 BRL
Petrolina and Juazeiro6,400 BRL
Porto Alegre7,380 BRL
Recife7,610 BRL
Rio de Janeiro8,080 BRL
Salvador7,960 BRL
Santos6,580 BRL
Sao Luis7,320 BRL
Sao Paulo8,150 BRL
Teresina7,120 BRL
Vale do Aco6,720 BRL
Vitoria6,430 BRL

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Brazil is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
8,360 BRL
Public Sector+6%
8,880 BRL
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 6,200 BRL and 7,480 BRL. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Brazil ranges from 2,550 BRL to 4,760 BRL. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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