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How much does a ballet dancer make in Brazil?

R$46,840a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,903 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
R$3,441
Equals
$8,383
Compared with the median pay in Brazil
1.8 times
Data from
2025

Where Brazil ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaBrazil, rank 63

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

What dancers and choreographers earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$39,390Median: R$46,840Highest 10%: R$69,040

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$88,230
2. Luxembourg estimate$72,430
3. Iceland estimate$63,120
62. Peru estimate$8,404
63. Brazil estimate$8,383
64. Colombia estimate$8,320
143. Nigeria estimate$317
Compare dancers and choreographers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a ballet dancer make a month in Brazil?

The median gross salary is R$3,903 a month, R$46,840 a year.

How much does a ballet dancer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$39,390 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$69,040.

Which country pays a ballet dancer the most?

Germany, with a median of $54,780 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a ballet dancer make more in Brazil or in United States?

In United States: $52,550 a year against $8,383 in Brazil, 6.3 times more.

Who makes more, a ballet dancer or an artist?

An artist: R$52,430 a year against R$46,840 for a ballet dancer, 1.1 times more.

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