Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Salaries in Brazil 2020
How much money does a person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining make in Brazil?
LOW
2,800
BRL AVERAGE
7,710
BRL HIGH
17,800
BRL
A person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Brazil typically earns around 7,710 BRL per month. Salaries range from 2,800 BRL (lowest average) to 17,800 BRL (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Assistant Yard Manager | 7,590 BRL |
| Associate Analyst | 8,670 BRL |
| Associate Landman | 3,640 BRL |
| Auxiliary Equipment Operator | 3,120 BRL |
| Biomass Plant Technician | 3,860 BRL |
| Biomass Power Plant Manager | 11,400 BRL |
| Chemical Plant Operator | 6,310 BRL |
| Chief Contract Compliance Engineer | 8,400 BRL |
| Completions Engineer | 7,510 BRL |
| Cost Controller | 5,730 BRL |
| Crude Oil Marketing Representative | 8,470 BRL |
| Dispatcher | 3,520 BRL |
| Distribution Manager | 11,400 BRL |
| Dragline Operator | 3,810 BRL |
| Driller Offsider | 2,860 BRL |
| Dump Truck Driver | 3,030 BRL |
| Electric and Gas Operations Manager | 18,200 BRL |
| Energy Advisor | 12,000 BRL |
| Energy Analyst | 11,400 BRL |
| Energy Auditor | 10,400 BRL |
| Energy Dispatch Director | 14,100 BRL |
| Energy Technical Assistant | 5,140 BRL |
| Energy Technical Manager | 9,650 BRL |
| Energy Technical Trainer | 7,100 BRL |
| Exploration Manager | 13,400 BRL |
| Field Safety Auditor | 8,810 BRL |
| Fluids Engineer | 7,920 BRL |
| Fuel Cell Engineer | 8,030 BRL |
| Fuel Cell Technician | 3,950 BRL |
| Fuels Handler | 3,670 BRL |
| Gas Compressor Operator | 3,370 BRL |
| Gas Distribution Plant Operator | 6,440 BRL |
| Gas Supply Manager | 12,300 BRL |
| Geologist | 13,600 BRL |
| Geophysicist | 15,000 BRL |
| Geothermal Production Manager | 13,000 BRL |
| Geothermal Technician | 5,480 BRL |
| HSE Engineer | 7,860 BRL |
| HSE Officer | 4,920 BRL |
| HSEQ Administrator | 5,490 BRL |
| Inspector | 7,040 BRL |
| Instructor | 6,700 BRL |
| Instrument Designer | 6,490 BRL |
| Lead Technical Field Advisor | 10,500 BRL |
| Logistics and Tool Coordinator | 6,680 BRL |
| Maintenance Engineer | 7,960 BRL |
| Maintenance Superintendent | 7,360 BRL |
| Material Controller | 5,170 BRL |
| Mine Engineer | 7,540 BRL |
| Mine Surveyor | 8,860 BRL |
| Mining Project Administrator | 7,300 BRL |
| Mining Project Assistant | 5,760 BRL |
| Mining Project Controls Consultant | 8,490 BRL |
| Mining Project Coordinator | 7,300 BRL |
| Mining Project Engineer | 7,380 BRL |
| Mining Project Manager | 9,670 BRL |
| Mining Site Manager | 10,700 BRL |
| Mining Team Leader | 8,370 BRL |
| NDT Technician | 4,830 BRL |
| Oil Service Unit Operator | 4,240 BRL |
| Oil Trader | 10,100 BRL |
| Oilwell Pumper | 3,020 BRL |
| Petroleum Engineer | 9,330 BRL |
| Petroleum Geologist | 14,900 BRL |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | 4,290 BRL |
| Pipeline Technician | 2,960 BRL |
| Power Coordinator | 4,690 BRL |
| Power Plant Operations Manager | 15,600 BRL |
| Power Plant Operator | 6,630 BRL |
| Radio Operator | 3,510 BRL |
| Reliability Engineer | 7,960 BRL |
| Reservoir Engineer | 7,290 BRL |
| Risk Analyst | 9,560 BRL |
| Roughneck | 8,130 BRL |
| Scaffolder | 5,040 BRL |
| Shutdown Engineer | 6,430 BRL |
| Solar Energy Installation Manager | 11,200 BRL |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineer | 8,150 BRL |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | 5,300 BRL |
| Solar Thermal Technician | 4,690 BRL |
| Supply Operations Manager | 13,500 BRL |
| Sustainability Specialist | 12,400 BRL |
| System Development Advisor | 8,740 BRL |
| Tanker Truck Driver | 3,180 BRL |
| Utility Operator | 4,250 BRL |
| Wind Energy Project Manager | 11,200 BRL |
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Jobs Salary Distribution in Brazil
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining salaries in Brazil range from 2,800 BRL per month (minimum average salary) to 17,800 BRL per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
Median Salary
The median salary is 8,330 BRL per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining are earning less than 8,330 BRL while the other half are earning more than 8,330 BRL. 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
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining are earning less than 5,010 BRL while 75% of them are earning more than 5,010 BRL. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining are earning less than 14,100 BRL while 25% are earning more than 14,100 BRL.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
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 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.
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
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 degrees levels across many jobs, 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 cerificate 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 42,800 Brazilian Real(s) to 128,000 Brazilian Real(s) 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 into 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 your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Brazil who work in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining earn 16% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 8,270 BRL | |
| Female | -14% | 7,150 BRL |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Brazil for all Careers
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Brazil
How much are annual salary increments in Brazil for Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining professionals in Brazil are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.
Brazil / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2019
| Banking | 3% | |
| Energy | 6% | |
| Information Technology | 9% | |
| Healthcare | 3% | |
| Travel | 6% | |
| Construction | 9% | |
| Education | 3% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Brazil for the year 2019. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Bonus and Incentive Rates in Brazil
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is considered to be a moderate bonus-based field due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
43% of surveyed staff in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 57% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 57% | |
| No Bonus | 43% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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. |
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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.
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.
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Hourly Average Wage in Brazil
44 BRL per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Brazil is 44 BRL. This means that the average person in Brazil earns approximately 44 BRL for every worked hour.
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 fix 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.
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 10% less than that of All Jobs.
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Aracaju | 7,710 BRL |
| Belem | 8,350 BRL |
| Belo Horizonte | 8,600 BRL |
| Brasilia | 8,880 BRL |
| Campinas | 8,100 BRL |
| Cuiaba | 7,620 BRL |
| Curitiba | 8,490 BRL |
| Fortaleza | 8,710 BRL |
| Goiania | 8,270 BRL |
| Joao Pessoa | 7,770 BRL |
| Londrina | 7,560 BRL |
| Macapa | 7,500 BRL |
| Maceio | 8,000 BRL |
| Manaus | 8,600 BRL |
| Maringa | 7,240 BRL |
| Natal | 7,900 BRL |
| Petrolina and Juazeiro | 7,060 BRL |
| Porto Alegre | 8,130 BRL |
| Recife | 8,380 BRL |
| Rio de Janeiro | 8,910 BRL |
| Salvador | 8,770 BRL |
| Santos | 7,250 BRL |
| Sao Luis | 8,070 BRL |
| Sao Paulo | 8,980 BRL |
| Teresina | 7,840 BRL |
| Vale do Aco | 7,410 BRL |
| Vitoria | 7,080 BRL |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Brazil earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 8,330 BRL | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 8,850 BRL |
