How much does an artist make in Brazil?
R$52,430a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,369 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,777
- Equals
- $9,384
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.0 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 visual artists earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$41,850Median: R$52,430Highest 10%: R$75,340
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,760 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,070 |
| 3. Germany | $79,330 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,407 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,384 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,314 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MusicianR$47,370
- Ballet dancerR$46,840
- Art directorR$56,430
- ActorR$39,960
- AnnouncerR$52,510
- PerformerR$37,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,369 a month, R$52,430 a year.
How much does an artist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$41,850 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$75,340.
Which country pays an artist the most?
Germany, with a median of $79,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an artist make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $54,170 a year against $9,384 in Brazil, 5.8 times more.
Who makes more, an artist or a musician?
An artist: R$52,430 a year against R$47,370 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate