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Average Salary in Sao Paulo 2024

How much money does a person working in Sao Paulo make?


Average Monthly Salary
10,000 BRL
( 120,000 BRL yearly)

LOW
2,520
BRL
AVERAGE
10,000
BRL
HIGH
44,500
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 Sao Paulo typically earns around 10,000 BRL. Salaries range from 2,520 BRL (lowest average) to 44,500 BRL (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries in Sao Paulo vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.



Pay Scale and Salaries in Sao Paulo

Median and salary distribution Sao Paulo monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
19,900 BRL or more
10% of people earn
15,600 to 19,900 BRL
20% of people earn
6,060 BRL or less
65% of people earn
6,060 to 15,600 BRL
Minimum Salary
2,520 BRL
Median
9,150 BRL
Maximum
44,500 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 Sao Paulo range from 2,520 BRL (starting salary) to 44,500 BRL (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 9,150 BRL, which means that 50% of the population in Sao Paulo earns less than that while the other half earns more. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population in Sao Paulo earn less than 6,610 BRL while 75% of them earn more. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population earn less than 13,900 BRL while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights into how salaries are actually distributed in Sao Paulo. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 6,060 BRL to 15,600 BRL. Approximately 20% fall under the 6,060 BRL cap. Ten percent of wages are from 15,600 BRL to 19,900 BRL. Only 5% of people grossed 19,900 BRL or more.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary is primarily determined by the level of experience one possesses, with higher levels of experience resulting in higher wages.

In Sao Paulo, employees with two to five years of experience typically earn an average of 32% more than entry-level and junior workers in all industries and fields.

Individuals with more than five years of experience tend to earn an average of 36% more than those with less than five years of experience.

After ten years of work, salaries increase by 21%, with an additional 14% increase for those who have worked for over 15 years.

These figures should be used as rough estimates, as considering individual job titles can lead to more accurate assessments.


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?

Salary Comparison By Education
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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.

The correlation between higher education and higher salary is widely acknowledged, but how much of an income increase can one expect from obtaining a degree?

We conducted a study in Sao Paulo comparing the salaries of professionals with different levels of college degrees who held similar positions in various industries.

Our results showed that individuals with a certificate or diploma earned an average of 17% more than those who only completed high school.

Those who obtained a Bachelor's Degree earned 24% more than their counterparts with a certificate or diploma.

Professionals with a Master's Degree earned 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, those who held a PhD earned an average of 23% more than those with a Master's Degree while performing the same job.


Is investing in a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Is pursuing higher education worth the investment?

Earning a Master's degree or any post-graduate qualification in Brazil is a substantial financial commitment, with tuition fees ranging from 43,000 BRL to 129,000 BRL and a duration of around two years. It's important to note that during this period, any salary increases are unlikely, assuming ongoing employment. Salary reviews are typically conducted after completing the program and obtaining the degree.

Many individuals pursue advanced education as a means of transitioning to higher-paying positions, and the statistics indicate that this is an effective strategy. On average, individuals who change jobs after earning a higher degree receive a salary increase of about 10% more than the typical annual raise.

Ultimately, deciding whether or not to pursue advanced education depends on a variety of factors, including the personal situation and experience. However, if one can afford the financial costs of obtaining a higher degree, the return on investment is likely to be worthwhile, with the ability to recoup the costs in approximately a year.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Sao Paulo

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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 Brazil, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10% across all career fields.

Male
9,070 BRL
Female-9%
8,270 BRL
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value


Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Sao Paulo

How much are annual salary increments in Sao Paulo? How often do employees get salary raises?

Brazil

Employees in Brazil are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Brazil
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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.

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 in Brazil

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Brazil
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100% of surveyed staff in Brazil reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

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

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

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.


Bonus Rates Comparison by Career Field

Finance
High
Architecture
High
Sales
High
Business Development
High
Marketing / Advertising
High
Information Technology
Moderate
Healthcare
Moderate
Insurance
Moderate
Customer Service
Moderate
Human Resources
Moderate
Construction
Low
Transport
Low
Hospitality
Low

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.

Salaries for popular jobs. Salaries by occupations.

Job TitleAverage Salary
Accounting and Finance
Accountant6,960 BRL
Accounting Assistant5,240 BRL
Accounting Manager14,800 BRL
Bookkeeper4,690 BRL
Chartered Accountant8,730 BRL
Corporate Treasurer13,100 BRL
Financial Analyst12,900 BRL
Financial Manager18,800 BRL
Internal Auditor9,350 BRL

Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Administrative Assistant5,300 BRL
Office Manager8,610 BRL
Receptionist4,650 BRL
Secretary4,190 BRL

Advertising / Graphic Design / Events
Art Director9,410 BRL
Creative Director9,600 BRL
Graphic Designer6,110 BRL
Photographer5,490 BRL

Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aerospace Engineer12,100 BRL
Air Traffic Controller11,000 BRL
Flight Attendant6,420 BRL
Pilot16,000 BRL

Architecture
Architect11,900 BRL
CAD Drafter4,750 BRL

Automotive
Mechanic3,640 BRL
Service Advisor6,830 BRL

Banking
Bank Branch Manager17,100 BRL
Teller3,710 BRL

Bilingual
Teacher7,690 BRL
Translator8,730 BRL

Business Planning
Business Analyst12,300 BRL
Business Development Manager15,300 BRL
Project Manager11,900 BRL

Care Giving and Child Care
Nanny3,910 BRL
Nursery Teacher3,560 BRL

Construction / Building / Installation
Civil Engineer8,840 BRL
Construction Project Manager16,000 BRL
Health and Safety Officer4,190 BRL

Customer Service and Call Center
Call Center Representative3,560 BRL
Customer Service Manager13,400 BRL
Customer Service Representative3,560 BRL

Engineering
Civil Engineer9,050 BRL
Electrical Engineer9,450 BRL
Engineer9,270 BRL
Mechanical Engineer9,350 BRL

Executive and Management
Chief Executive Officer21,800 BRL
Chief Financial Officer20,500 BRL
General Manager17,300 BRL
Project Manager11,100 BRL

Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Chef5,790 BRL
Executive Chef6,840 BRL
Hotel Manager16,700 BRL
Receptionist3,780 BRL
Travel Agent6,230 BRL
Waiter / Waitress2,990 BRL

Health and Medical
Dentist23,000 BRL
Dietitian19,700 BRL
Laboratory Technician7,420 BRL
Nurse7,260 BRL

Human Resources
Human Resources Manager14,800 BRL
Human Resources Officer5,580 BRL

Information Technology
Computer Technician7,390 BRL
Database Administrator9,960 BRL
Developer / Programmer9,840 BRL
Information Technology Manager16,600 BRL
Network Engineer8,020 BRL

Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
Police Officer5,820 BRL

Legal
Attorney19,700 BRL
Legal Assistant5,090 BRL

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
Journalist10,900 BRL

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineer8,080 BRL
Pharmacist12,900 BRL

Sales Retail and Wholesale
Cashier3,640 BRL
Sales Manager16,700 BRL
Sales Representative6,050 BRL

Teaching / Education
Elementary School Teacher6,530 BRL
Secondary School Teacher8,200 BRL

Average Hourly Wage in Sao Paulo


58 BRL per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for all employees in Sao Paulo is 58 BRL.This is the rate that the average individual gets 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 a person in Sao Paulo 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
Aracaju8,600 BRL
Belem9,300 BRL
Belo Horizonte9,580 BRL
Brasilia9,900 BRL
Campinas9,030 BRL
Cuiaba8,490 BRL
Curitiba9,460 BRL
Fortaleza9,710 BRL
Goiania9,220 BRL
Joao Pessoa8,660 BRL
Londrina8,420 BRL
Macapa8,360 BRL
Maceio8,920 BRL
Manaus9,590 BRL
Maringa8,070 BRL
Natal8,810 BRL
Petrolina and Juazeiro7,870 BRL
Porto Alegre9,060 BRL
Recife9,350 BRL
Rio de Janeiro9,930 BRL
Salvador9,780 BRL
Santos8,080 BRL
Sao Luis9,000 BRL
Sao Paulo10,000 BRL
Teresina8,740 BRL
Vale do Aco8,260 BRL
Vitoria7,890 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 Sao Paulo?

It is extremely difficult to give an exact figure of a good salary when no specific job is selected, however; an estimate can be provided based purely on the cost of living. A good compensation in Sao Paulo would range anywhere between 9,150 BRL and 13,900 BRL.

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 in Sao Paulo ranges from 2,520 BRL to 6,610 BRL. The base salary depends on many factors including profession, 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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