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Construction / Building / Installation Average Salaries in Sao Paulo 2024

How much money does a person working in Construction / Building / Installation make in Sao Paulo?


Average Monthly Salary
6,190 BRL
( 74,300 BRL yearly)

LOW
2,520
BRL
AVERAGE
6,190
BRL
HIGH
17,100
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 Construction / Building / Installation in Sao Paulo typically earns around 6,190 BRL. Salaries range from 2,520 BRL (lowest average) to 17,100 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 Construction / Building / Installation domain in Sao Paulo 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
Construction / Building / Installation
3D Printing Construction Technician6,380 BRL
Adjudicator3,930 BRL
Assembler3,090 BRL
Boat Builder and Shipwright4,490 BRL
Bricklayer2,720 BRL
Building Administrator4,150 BRL
Building Automation Engineer9,080 BRL
Building Contracts Manager14,100 BRL
Building Information Modeling Manager12,500 BRL
Building Inspector4,010 BRL
Building Monitor3,050 BRL
Building Sales Manager12,900 BRL
Building Systems Integration Specialist8,350 BRL
Cabinetmaker3,140 BRL
Carpenter3,710 BRL
Civil Engineer8,840 BRL
Civil Technician4,400 BRL
Concreter2,950 BRL
Construction and Building Inspector3,700 BRL
Construction and Maintenance Manager6,980 BRL
Construction Assistant3,640 BRL
Construction Coordinator5,020 BRL
Construction Data Analyst8,000 BRL
Construction Estimator5,940 BRL
Construction Field Engineer8,320 BRL
Construction General Manager17,100 BRL
Construction Inventory Officer3,190 BRL
Construction Manager16,400 BRL
Construction Operations Manager15,300 BRL
Construction Project Controls Manager12,600 BRL
Construction Project Coordinator9,260 BRL
Construction Project Engineer9,530 BRL
Construction Project Manager16,600 BRL
Construction Project Manager16,000 BRL
Construction Project Planner8,730 BRL
Construction Quality Control Manager11,800 BRL
Construction Robotics Engineer9,000 BRL
Construction Safety Officer5,940 BRL
Construction Superintendent5,700 BRL
Construction Supervisor8,730 BRL
Construction Technical Assistant3,240 BRL
Construction Technical Officer3,850 BRL
Construction Technical Writer3,560 BRL
Construction Technician3,140 BRL
Construction Waste Management Consultant9,050 BRL
Construction Worker2,820 BRL
Crane and Tower Operator3,260 BRL
Crane Operator3,260 BRL
Diesel Mechanic3,100 BRL
Digital Construction Manager9,350 BRL
Draughtsman2,880 BRL
Drywall Installer3,480 BRL
Electrical Draftsman3,200 BRL
Electrical Engineering Supervisor9,770 BRL
Electrical Engineering Technician4,090 BRL
Electrical Supervisor6,410 BRL
Electrician4,820 BRL
Elevator Installer and Repairer4,160 BRL
Engineer8,980 BRL
Excavator Operator3,190 BRL
Field Inspector5,530 BRL
Floor Finisher3,490 BRL
Floor Manager5,090 BRL
Foreman2,510 BRL
Frame and Truss Detailer2,850 BRL
Furniture Finisher3,120 BRL
Gas Technician 2,850 BRL
Handyman2,710 BRL
Health and Safety Coordinator4,010 BRL
Health and Safety Officer4,190 BRL
Installation Manager10,400 BRL
Installer2,820 BRL
Insulation Installer3,250 BRL
Labourer2,470 BRL
Land Surveyor4,240 BRL
Lean Construction Specialist9,080 BRL
Lift Technician3,180 BRL
Maintenance Foreman2,710 BRL
Material Tester4,560 BRL
Model Maker4,490 BRL
Order Picker2,880 BRL
Painter2,980 BRL
Pipe Layer2,440 BRL
Pipe Welder2,650 BRL
Pipefitter2,600 BRL
Plumber3,280 BRL
Prefabrication and Modular Construction Specialist8,190 BRL
Property Coordinator7,330 BRL
Purchasing Manager10,500 BRL
Quantity Estimator5,580 BRL
Quantity Surveyor5,940 BRL
Roof Slater and Tiler2,710 BRL
Sheet Metal Mechanic3,180 BRL
Sheet Metal Worker2,690 BRL
Site Clerk2,990 BRL
Site engineer8,000 BRL
Site Leader15,100 BRL
Stock Controller4,330 BRL
Structural Steel Construction Worker3,210 BRL
Sustainable Materials Engineer8,970 BRL
Technical Draughtsman3,420 BRL
Tender Manager13,200 BRL
Tendering Manager13,800 BRL
Tower Crane Operator2,990 BRL
Wall and Floor Tiler2,970 BRL
Warehouse Manager9,980 BRL
Welder2,720 BRL
Welding Superintendent3,490 BRL


Construction / Building / Installation Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Sao Paulo

Median and salary distribution Sao Paulo Construction / Building / Installation monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
8,010 BRL or more
10% of people earn
6,610 to 8,010 BRL
20% of people earn
3,540 BRL or less
65% of people earn
3,540 to 6,610 BRL
Minimum Salary
2,520 BRL
Median
5,420 BRL
Maximum
17,100 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Sao Paulo range from 2,520 BRL (starting average salary) to 17,100 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 Construction / Building / Installation is 5,420 BRL, implying that half of the workforce in Sao Paulo 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Sao Paulo earn less than 4,250 BRL, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 6,990 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Sao Paulo. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 3,540 BRL to 6,610 BRL. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 3,540 BRL mark, while 10% ranged from 6,610 BRL to 8,010 BRL. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 8,010 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Sao Paulo 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Sao Paulo, 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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Sao Paulo

Salary comparison by gender Brazil Construction / Building / Installation 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Brazil, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
5,520 BRL
Female-9%
5,020 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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Sao Paulo

How much are annual salary increments in Sao Paulo for individuals working in Construction / Building / Installation? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Construction / Building / Installation in Brazil are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Brazil Construction / Building / Installation
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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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Brazil

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Brazil Construction / Building / Installation
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100% of surveyed staff in Construction / Building / Installation 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.


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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Sao Paulo


36 BRL per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Construction / Building / Installation in Sao Paulo is 36 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 Construction / Building / Installation 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
Aracaju5,320 BRL
Belem5,760 BRL
Belo Horizonte5,930 BRL
Brasilia6,130 BRL
Campinas5,590 BRL
Cuiaba5,250 BRL
Curitiba5,860 BRL
Fortaleza6,010 BRL
Goiania5,710 BRL
Joao Pessoa5,360 BRL
Londrina5,210 BRL
Macapa5,170 BRL
Maceio5,520 BRL
Manaus5,930 BRL
Maringa4,990 BRL
Natal5,450 BRL
Petrolina and Juazeiro4,870 BRL
Porto Alegre5,610 BRL
Recife5,780 BRL
Rio de Janeiro6,140 BRL
Salvador6,050 BRL
Santos5,000 BRL
Sao Luis5,570 BRL
Sao Paulo6,190 BRL
Teresina5,410 BRL
Vale do Aco5,110 BRL
Vitoria4,890 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Sao Paulo?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 5,420 BRL and 6,990 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Sao Paulo ranges from 2,520 BRL to 4,250 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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