Java Developer Average Salary in Brazil 2023
How much money does a Java Developer make in Brazil?
LOW
4,540
BRL AVERAGE
8,740
BRL HIGH
13,400
BRL
A person working as a Java Developer in Brazil typically earns around 8,740 BRL per month. Salaries range from 4,540 BRL (lowest) to 13,400 BRL (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Java Developer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Java Developer Salary Distribution in Brazil
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Java Developer salaries in Brazil range from 4,540 BRL per month (minimum salary) to 13,400 BRL per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 8,390 BRL per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Java Developer(s) are earning less than 8,390 BRL while the other half are earning more than 8,390 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 Java Developer(s) are earning less than 5,820 BRL while 75% of them are earning more than 5,820 BRL. Also from the diagram, 75% of Java Developer(s) are earning less than 10,400 BRL while 25% are earning more than 10,400 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
Java Developer Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Java Developer salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Java Developer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 5,160 BRL per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 6,930 BRL per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 9,000 BRL per month, 30% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Java Developer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 10,900 BRL per month, 21% 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 11,900 BRL per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 12,500 BRL per month, 5% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Java Developer average salary change by experience in Brazil
| 0 - 2 Years | 5,160 BRL | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 6,930 BRL |
| 5 - 10 Years | +30% | 9,000 BRL |
| 10 - 15 Years | +21% | 10,900 BRL |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 11,900 BRL |
| 20+ Years | +5% | 12,500 BRL |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Java Developer Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Java Developer(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
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 Java Developer salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Certificate or Diploma, the average salary of a Java Developer is 6,130 BRL per month.
While someone with a Bachelor's Degree gets a salary of 9,310 BRL per month, 52% more than someone having a Certificate or Diploma degree.
A Master's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 13,200 BRL per month, 42% more than someone with a Bachelor's Degree.
Java Developer average salary difference by education level in Brazil
| Certificate or Diploma | 6,130 BRL | |
| Bachelor's Degree | +52% | 9,310 BRL |
| Master's Degree | +42% | 13,200 BRL |
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 the thoery. 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
Java Developer 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 Java Developer employees in Brazil earn 10% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 9,220 BRL | |
| Female | -9% | 8,410 BRL |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Brazil for all Careers
Java Developer Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Brazil
How much are annual salary increments in Brazil for Java Developer(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Java Developer
Java Developer(s) in Brazil are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 18 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 2022
| 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 2022. 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
Java Developer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Brazil
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Java Developer is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job 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.
47% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 53% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 53% | |
| No Bonus | 47% |
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.
Java Developer Average Hourly Wage in Brazil
50 BRL per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Brazil is 50 BRL. This means that the average Java Developer in Brazil earns approximately 50 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.
Java Developer VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Java Developer is 11% more than that of Developers and Programmers. Also, Developers and Programmers salaries are 9% less than those of Information Technology.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| ABAP Developer | 7,890 BRL |  -10% |
| Android Developer | 8,260 BRL | -5% |
| Angular Developer | 7,770 BRL | -11% |
| AS400 Programmer | 9,040 BRL |  +3% |
| Avaloq Developer | 7,690 BRL | -12% |
| BizTalk Developer | 9,190 BRL | +5% |
| Build and Release Engineer | 7,540 BRL | -14% |
| Business Intelligence Developer | 9,150 BRL | +5% |
| Business Objects Developer | 7,910 BRL | -9% |
| C# Developer | 8,850 BRL | +1% |
| C++ Developer | 9,190 BRL | +5% |
| CMS Developer | 7,250 BRL | -17% |
| Curam Developer | 6,690 BRL | -23% |
| Developer / Programmer | 8,790 BRL | +1% |
| Flash Developer | 7,040 BRL | -19% |
| Front End Developer | 6,790 BRL | -22% |
| Full Stack Developer | 8,670 BRL | -1% |
| Game Developer | 7,620 BRL | -13% |
| GIS Developer | 8,270 BRL | -5% |
| Graphical User Interface ( GUI ) Programmer | 7,370 BRL | -16% |
| Graphics Programmer | 7,510 BRL | -14% |
| Imaging Programmer | 7,590 BRL | -13% |
| IOS Developer | 9,460 BRL | +8% |
| Java Developer | 8,740 BRL | +0% |
| Javascript Developer | 8,490 BRL | -3% |
| Lead Developer | 9,260 BRL | +6% |
| Mobile Developer | 8,530 BRL | -2% |
| Multimedia Developer | 7,290 BRL | -17% |
| Nodejs Developer | 9,020 BRL | +3% |
| Oracle Developer | 9,020 BRL | +3% |
| Perl Developer | 7,290 BRL | -17% |
| PHP Developer | 7,100 BRL | -19% |
| Python Developer | 9,190 BRL | +5% |
| Remedy Developer | 6,480 BRL | -26% |
| Ruby Developer | 7,900 BRL | -10% |
| Salesforce Developer | 6,280 BRL | -28% |
| SAS Programmer | 7,890 BRL | -10% |
| Sharepoint Developer | 8,750 BRL | +0% |
| Software Development Manager | 11,500 BRL | +32% |
| Software QA Engineer | 7,460 BRL | -15% |
| Software Test Engineer | 7,260 BRL | -17% |
| Teradata Developer | 6,590 BRL | -25% |
| TIBCO Developer | 7,360 BRL | -16% |
| User Experience Designer | 7,660 BRL | -12% |
| VB Developer | 6,370 BRL | -27% |
| VB.NET Developer | 8,670 BRL | -1% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Aracaju | 8,510 BRL |
| Belem | 9,840 BRL |
| Belo Horizonte | 10,300 BRL |
| Brasilia | 9,890 BRL |
| Campinas | 8,760 BRL |
| Cuiaba | 8,640 BRL |
| Curitiba | 9,320 BRL |
| Fortaleza | 9,840 BRL |
| Goiania | 9,630 BRL |
| Joao Pessoa | 8,940 BRL |
| Londrina | 8,220 BRL |
| Macapa | 8,640 BRL |
| Maceio | 9,450 BRL |
| Manaus | 9,870 BRL |
| Maringa | 7,760 BRL |
| Natal | 8,700 BRL |
| Petrolina and Juazeiro | 7,890 BRL |
| Porto Alegre | 9,570 BRL |
| Recife | 9,600 BRL |
| Rio de Janeiro | 9,750 BRL |
| Salvador | 10,200 BRL |
| Santos | 8,090 BRL |
| Sao Luis | 8,750 BRL |
| Sao Paulo | 9,970 BRL |
| Teresina | 9,140 BRL |
| Vale do Aco | 8,650 BRL |
| Vitoria | 8,020 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 |
