How much does an airline pilot make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,568 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,903
- Equals
- $9,811
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $9,872 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $9,811 |
| 80. Moldova estimate | $9,391 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerR$42,870
- Ship pilotR$40,220
- Air traffic controllerR$53,690
- Air traffic safety technicianR$38,240
- Wind technicianR$32,840
- Technical aideR$37,520
- Electrical technicianR$39,320
- Electronics engineering technicianR$36,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,568 a month, R$54,820 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$40,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$72,770.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $9,811 in Brazil, 20.2 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
An airline pilot: R$54,820 a year against R$42,870 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate