How much does an actor make in Brazil?
R$39,960a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,330 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,015
- Equals
- $7,153
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What actors earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$21,980Median: R$39,960Highest 10%: R$67,940
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $75,280 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $61,800 |
| 3. United States | $60,420 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $7,170 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $7,153 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $7,099 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $270 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistR$52,430
- MusicianR$47,370
- Ballet dancerR$46,840
- Art directorR$56,430
- AnnouncerR$52,510
- PerformerR$37,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$3,330 a month, R$39,960 a year.
How much does an actor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$21,980 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$67,940.
Which country pays an actor the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $75,280 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an actor make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $60,420 a year against $7,153 in Brazil, 8.4 times more.
Who makes more, an actor or an artist?
An artist: R$52,430 a year against R$39,960 for an actor, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate