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Project Manager Average Salary in Brazil 2024

How much money does a person working as Project Manager make in Brazil?


Average Monthly Salary
10,000 BRL
( 121,000 BRL yearly)

LOW
4,920
BRL
AVERAGE
10,000
BRL
HIGH
15,700
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 as Project Manager in Brazil typically earns around 10,000 BRL. Salaries range from 4,920 BRL (lowest) to 15,700 BRL (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Project Manager salaries in Brazil vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Project Manager Pay Scale and Salaries in Brazil

Median and salary distribution Brazil Project Manager monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
9,310 BRL or more
10% of people earn
8,230 to 9,310 BRL
20% of people earn
5,840 BRL or less
65% of people earn
5,840 to 8,230 BRL
Minimum Salary
4,920 BRL
Median
9,370 BRL
Maximum
15,700 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 for the position Project Manager in Brazil range from 4,920 BRL (starting salary) to 15,700 BRL (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 9,370 BRL, half of the professionals who work as Project Manager in Brazil earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Project Manager in Brazil earn less than 7,660 BRL, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 10,700 BRL while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Project Manager in Brazil compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 5,840 BRL to 8,230 BRL. About 20% of salaries are below the 5,840 BRL mark, while 10% fall within the range of 8,230 BRL to 9,310 BRL. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 9,310 BRL.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Project Manager / Brazil

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
5,830 BRL
2 - 5 Years+29%
7,500 BRL
5 - 10 Years+38%
10,300 BRL
10 - 15 Years+24%
12,800 BRL
15 - 20 Years+7%
13,700 BRL
20+ Years+7%
14,600 BRL
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Brazil Project Manager
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Project Manager and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 5,830 BRL.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 7,500 BRL, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 10,300 BRL, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 12,800 BRL, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 13,700 BRL, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 14,600 BRL, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Project Manager / Brazil

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Project Manager.

High School
7,290 BRL
Certificate or Diploma+15%
8,360 BRL
Bachelor's Degree+35%
11,300 BRL
Master's Degree+26%
14,200 BRL
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Project Manager in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 7,290 BRL.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 8,360 BRL, 15% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 11,300 BRL, 35% more than the previous level.


Level 4: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 14,200 BRL, 26% more than the previous level.



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.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Project Manager / Brazil

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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? For the people who work as Project Manager in Brazil, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
10,400 BRL
Female-9%
9,490 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 / Project Manager / Brazil

How much are annual salary increments in Brazil for individuals working as Project Manager? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Project Manager in Brazil are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

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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

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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

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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 / Project Manager / Brazil

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Brazil Project Manager
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18% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 82% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
82%
No Bonus
18%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Project Manager / Brazil


58 BRL per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Project Manager in Brazil is 58 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 as Project Manager in Brazil is 28 BRL. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Executive and Management-100%
Account Coordinator8,290 BRL-17%
Account Director9,560 BRL-5%
Account Executive9,570 BRL-5%
Account Manager9,140 BRL-9%
Administration Manager10,100 BRL+1%
Administration Officer5,040 BRL-50%
Administration Supervisor8,130 BRL-19%
Administrative Clerk3,740 BRL-63%
Administrative Officer4,020 BRL-60%
Area Director8,830 BRL-12%
Area Manager9,100 BRL-9%
Asset Protection Associate10,600 BRL+6%
Assistant Director9,970 BRL-1%
Assistant General Manager10,600 BRL+6%
Assistant Manager11,200 BRL+12%
Assistant Managing Director11,800 BRL+17%
Assistant Operations Manager11,700 BRL+16%
Assistant Project Manager10,300 BRL+3%
Assistant Section Head8,200 BRL-18%
Assistant to CEO9,050 BRL-10%
Assistant Vice President11,100 BRL+11%
Associate Account Director9,780 BRL-3%
Associate Director10,200 BRL+2%
Bid Manager11,900 BRL+18%
Branch Manager11,000 BRL+10%
Business Development Manager12,600 BRL+25%
Business Operations Associate10,200 BRL+2%
Business Operations Lead10,800 BRL+8%
Campaign Manager11,700 BRL+16%
Catering Coordinator5,930 BRL-41%
Catering Manager10,400 BRL+4%
CEO19,500 BRL+94%
Chairman of The Board19,700 BRL+96%
Chairman Office Manager12,100 BRL+20%
Chief Commercial Officer13,800 BRL+37%
Chief Corporate Officer16,300 BRL+62%
Chief Digital Officer13,700 BRL+36%
Chief Digital Strategy Officer14,300 BRL+42%
Chief Digital Transformation Officer12,500 BRL+24%
Chief Ethics Officer12,100 BRL+20%
Chief Executive Officer19,900 BRL+98%
Chief Financial Officer18,500 BRL+84%
Chief Investment Officer14,800 BRL+47%
Chief of Staff9,280 BRL-8%
Chief Operating Officer13,900 BRL+38%
Chief Privacy Officer11,900 BRL+18%
Chief Resilience Officer13,900 BRL+38%
Chief Risk Officer12,400 BRL+23%
Chief Strategy Officer15,400 BRL+53%
Chief Trust and Safety Officer12,500 BRL+24%
Client Account Manager12,100 BRL+20%
Client Accounts Officer9,460 BRL-6%
Client Services Manager13,100 BRL+30%
Commercial Director13,500 BRL+34%
Commercial Manager11,400 BRL+14%
Commercial Project Manager10,900 BRL+9%
Commodity Broker7,880 BRL-22%
COO15,100 BRL+50%
Corporate Affairs Executive11,800 BRL+17%
Corporate Compliance Director12,400 BRL+23%
Corporate Director13,500 BRL+34%
Corporate Officer9,190 BRL-8%
Corporate Partnerships Officer8,950 BRL-11%
Country Manager15,800 BRL+57%
Department Head12,300 BRL+22%
Department Manager11,400 BRL+14%
Department Supervisor10,200 BRL+2%
Deputy Director14,300 BRL+42%
Deputy Manager13,900 BRL+38%
Director15,200 BRL+51%
Director of Accreditation12,500 BRL+24%
Director of Catering Services11,600 BRL+16%
Director of Client Services12,600 BRL+25%
Director of Facilities Management10,900 BRL+9%
Director of Operations12,500 BRL+24%
Director of Process Simplification9,980 BRL-1%
Director of Product Management13,300 BRL+32%
Director of Project Management13,900 BRL+38%
Director of Revenue Management11,600 BRL+16%
Director of Training and Development12,300 BRL+22%
Distribution Manager13,600 BRL+35%
Division Manager11,000 BRL+10%
Duty Manager11,000 BRL+10%
Engagement Manager13,400 BRL+33%
Executive Director18,200 BRL+81%
Executive Manager15,200 BRL+51%
Franchise Manager16,800 BRL+67%
General Manager14,900 BRL+48%
Generational Consultant10,400 BRL+4%
Global Master Data Manager13,400 BRL+33%
Global Technical Lead8,810 BRL-12%
Head of Investment12,600 BRL+25%
Head of Middle Office11,600 BRL+16%
Head of Projects13,400 BRL+33%
Head of Strategy14,500 BRL+44%
Head of Supply Chain12,200 BRL+21%
Head of Sustainability10,400 BRL+4%
Housing Manager10,700 BRL+7%
HSE Manager10,400 BRL+4%
Innovation Manager10,700 BRL+7%
Key Account Manager10,900 BRL+9%
Knowledge Manager12,500 BRL+24%
Location Manager11,900 BRL+18%
Logistics Executive10,100 BRL+1%
Logistics Manager10,300 BRL+3%
Management Consultant10,400 BRL+4%
Management Executive13,700 BRL+36%
Manager13,300 BRL+32%
Managing Director16,200 BRL+61%
MIS Executive12,500 BRL+24%
Ocean Services Manager13,100 BRL+30%
Online Business Manager18,900 BRL+88%
Operational Manager13,000 BRL+29%
Operations Analyst11,500 BRL+15%
Operations Assistant9,140 BRL-9%
Operations Director14,400 BRL+43%
Operations Executive14,100 BRL+40%
Operations Manager13,800 BRL+37%
Operations Supervisor11,900 BRL+18%
Planning Director13,300 BRL+32%
PMO Manager12,600 BRL+25%
Policy Administration Executive11,100 BRL+11%
Private Sector Executive11,800 BRL+17%
Product Development Manager13,000 BRL+29%
Product Executive11,100 BRL+11%
Production Executive13,100 BRL+30%
Production Manager12,600 BRL+25%
Production Supervisor11,500 BRL+15%
Program Director12,900 BRL+28%
Program Manager13,800 BRL+37%
Programme Coordinator9,600 BRL-4%
Project Control Manager13,500 BRL+34%
Project Coordinator7,860 BRL-22%
Project Management Officer9,300 BRL-7%
Project Manager10,000 BRL-0%
Project Portfolio Manager10,800 BRL+8%
Quality Manager10,100 BRL+1%
R/D Director12,100 BRL+20%
Regional Director17,700 BRL+76%
Regional Manager13,600 BRL+35%
Relationship Manager13,200 BRL+31%
Retail District Manager9,390 BRL-7%
Revenue Manager9,880 BRL-2%
Risk and Capital Manager14,900 BRL+48%
Risk Officer10,300 BRL+3%
Safety Manager9,950 BRL-1%
Section Head9,570 BRL-5%
Service Manager10,700 BRL+7%
Shift Supervisor8,100 BRL-19%
Solutions Manager9,210 BRL-8%
Supervisor7,620 BRL-24%
Supply Chain Manager13,600 BRL+35%
Surveyor9,190 BRL-8%
Technical Director12,100 BRL+20%
Technical Manager12,000 BRL+19%
Territory Manager12,900 BRL+28%
Validation Manager11,400 BRL+14%
Vice President15,400 BRL+53%
Zone Manager13,700 BRL+36%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Brasilia10,700 BRL
Rio de Janeiro11,300 BRL
Sao Paulo11,100 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 for the job title Project Manager in Brazil?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 9,370 BRL and 10,700 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 a careers like Project Manager in Brazil ranges from 4,920 BRL to 7,660 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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