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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Brazil 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Brazil?


Average Monthly Salary
5,900 BRL
( 70,800 BRL yearly)

LOW
2,170
BRL
AVERAGE
5,900
BRL
HIGH
15,900
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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Brazil typically earns around 5,900 BRL. Salaries range from 2,170 BRL (lowest average) to 15,900 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager9,330 BRL
All Rounder3,480 BRL
Assistant Executive Housekeeper2,630 BRL
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller4,860 BRL
Assistant Food and Beverage Director11,000 BRL
Assistant Hospitality Manager12,300 BRL
Assistant Storekeeper2,390 BRL
Assistant Tour Manager5,370 BRL
Baker and Pastrycook3,050 BRL
Bakery Manager6,240 BRL
Bakery Superintendent4,080 BRL
Banquet Captain3,520 BRL
Banquet Manager4,460 BRL
Banquet Server2,910 BRL
Bar Attendant2,890 BRL
Bar Manager5,910 BRL
Bar Supervisor4,190 BRL
Barista3,340 BRL
Bartender3,520 BRL
Bellman2,730 BRL
Beverage Manager6,680 BRL
Bistro Attendant2,950 BRL
Buffet Chef5,100 BRL
Buffet Host2,800 BRL
Buffet Manager6,430 BRL
Butcher and Slaughterer2,250 BRL
Cafeteria Assistant3,050 BRL
Cafeteria Manager5,280 BRL
Cafeteria Supervisor4,020 BRL
Cake Decorator3,320 BRL
Casino Shift Manager9,950 BRL
Chain Store Customer Support4,600 BRL
Chef5,130 BRL
Chef De Cuisine7,470 BRL
Club Manager9,960 BRL
Cluster Director13,300 BRL
Cluster Revenue Manager9,670 BRL
Cocktail Server2,830 BRL
Coffee Shop Manager9,560 BRL
Concierge2,640 BRL
Confectionery Baker3,320 BRL
Conference and Sales Coordinator5,110 BRL
Conference Services Manager6,430 BRL
Cook4,680 BRL
Corporate Sous Chef7,800 BRL
Corporate Travel Consultant7,640 BRL
Croupier3,620 BRL
Culinary Assistant2,450 BRL
Culinary Associate2,520 BRL
Culinary Tour Guide6,960 BRL
Demi Chef5,300 BRL
Dietary Aide5,570 BRL
Dining Room Supervisor4,890 BRL
Dishwasher2,250 BRL
Duty Manager6,630 BRL
Events Coordinator4,240 BRL
Executive Chef6,300 BRL
Executive Pastry Chef4,940 BRL
Fast Food Cook4,550 BRL
Fast Food Shift Supervisor4,630 BRL
Fine Dining Cook7,490 BRL
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef8,110 BRL
Fleet Manager13,100 BRL
Food and Beverage Manager9,860 BRL
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst6,740 BRL
Food Consultant8,370 BRL
Food Photographer5,730 BRL
Food Policy Analyst7,160 BRL
Food Safety Auditor6,880 BRL
Food Safety Compliance Manager8,210 BRL
Food Safety Coordinator6,370 BRL
Food Server2,680 BRL
Food Service Director10,400 BRL
Food Service Manager11,500 BRL
Food Service Sales6,900 BRL
Food Service Worker2,620 BRL
Food Stylist4,730 BRL
Food Sustainability Consultant7,780 BRL
Front Desk Agent3,280 BRL
Front Desk Clerk3,060 BRL
Front Office Manager5,680 BRL
Gastronomy Consultant6,120 BRL
Guest Service Executive9,460 BRL
Guest Service Representative3,530 BRL
Head Chef 6,700 BRL
Head Concierge4,270 BRL
Hospitality Director16,900 BRL
Hospitality Technology Specialist6,610 BRL
Hostess / Host3,090 BRL
Hotel Desk Clerk3,120 BRL
Hotel Maid2,340 BRL
Hotel Manager15,600 BRL
Hotel Revenue Manager9,620 BRL
Hotel Sales Manager11,800 BRL
Hotel Service Supervisor9,040 BRL
Hotel Staff3,040 BRL
Inventory Coordinator3,510 BRL
Kitchen Manager5,120 BRL
Kitchen Staff2,900 BRL
Kitchen Supervisor4,490 BRL
Line Cook4,690 BRL
Luggage Porter2,180 BRL
Molecular Gastronomist7,630 BRL
Motel Manager8,950 BRL
Pastry Chef4,640 BRL
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant2,840 BRL
Personal Chef6,440 BRL
Production Operator4,320 BRL
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator4,740 BRL
Receptionist3,380 BRL
Regional Restaurant Manager12,100 BRL
Restaurant Manager10,600 BRL
Restaurant Server2,700 BRL
Room Reservations Manager10,800 BRL
Room Service Manager9,580 BRL
Sous Chef6,220 BRL
Special Events Coordinator6,120 BRL
Supervisor of Food Services7,280 BRL
Sustainable Catering Coordinator6,580 BRL
Sustainable Tourism Consultant6,920 BRL
Tour Consultant7,640 BRL
Tour Guide5,040 BRL
Tour Manager6,670 BRL
Travel Agent5,620 BRL
Travel Consultant7,960 BRL
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist6,180 BRL
Waiter / Waitress2,620 BRL
Wedding Planner8,790 BRL


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Brazil

Median and salary distribution Brazil Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
7,520 BRL or more
10% of people earn
6,170 to 7,520 BRL
20% of people earn
3,200 BRL or less
65% of people earn
3,200 to 6,170 BRL
Minimum Salary
2,170 BRL
Median
5,230 BRL
Maximum
15,900 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Brazil range from 2,170 BRL (starting average salary) to 15,900 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 5,230 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Brazil earn less than 4,020 BRL, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 6,760 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Brazil. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 3,200 BRL to 6,170 BRL. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 3,200 BRL mark, while 10% ranged from 6,170 BRL to 7,520 BRL. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 7,520 BRL or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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?

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.

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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Brazil

Salary comparison by gender Brazil Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Brazil, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
6,220 BRL
Female-9%
5,680 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Brazil

How much are annual salary increments in Brazil for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Brazil are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Brazil Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Brazil

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Brazil Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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74% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Brazil


34 BRL per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Brazil is 34 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Brazil is 12 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
Aracaju5,900 BRL
Belem6,380 BRL
Belo Horizonte6,580 BRL
Brasilia6,790 BRL
Campinas6,190 BRL
Cuiaba5,830 BRL
Curitiba6,490 BRL
Fortaleza6,660 BRL
Goiania6,330 BRL
Joao Pessoa5,950 BRL
Londrina5,780 BRL
Macapa5,740 BRL
Maceio6,120 BRL
Manaus6,580 BRL
Maringa5,540 BRL
Natal6,050 BRL
Petrolina and Juazeiro5,400 BRL
Porto Alegre6,220 BRL
Recife6,410 BRL
Rio de Janeiro6,810 BRL
Salvador6,710 BRL
Santos5,550 BRL
Sao Luis6,170 BRL
Sao Paulo6,870 BRL
Teresina6,000 BRL
Vale do Aco5,670 BRL
Vitoria5,420 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Brazil?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 5,230 BRL and 6,760 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Brazil ranges from 2,170 BRL to 4,020 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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