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How much does an architect make in Brazil?

R$55,420a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,618 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
R$3,935
Equals
$9,919
Compared with the median pay in Brazil
2.1 times
Data from
2025

Where Brazil ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaBrazil, rank 64

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What building architects earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$46,000Median: R$55,420Highest 10%: R$67,320

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$104,400
2. United States$99,280
3. Luxembourg estimate$85,700
63. Peru estimate$9,944
64. Brazil estimate$9,919
65. Colombia estimate$9,845
144. Nigeria estimate$375
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an architect make a month in Brazil?

The median gross salary is R$4,618 a month, R$55,420 a year.

How much does an architect make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$46,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$67,320.

Which country pays an architect the most?

United States, with a median of $99,280 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an architect make more in Brazil or in United States?

In United States: $99,280 a year against $9,919 in Brazil, 10.0 times more.

Who makes more, an architect or a product designer?

An architect: R$55,420 a year against R$52,320 for a product designer, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate