How much does a builder make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,280 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,098
- Equals
- $4,897
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 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 | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 76. Kazakhstan estimate | $5,182 |
| 77. Brazil estimate | $4,897 |
| 78. Guatemala estimate | $4,858 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BricklayerR$27,060
- StonemasonR$26,470
- Concrete finisherR$27,650
- CarpenterR$25,990
- Tent builderR$26,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,280 a month, R$27,360 a year.
How much does a builder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$22,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$33,410.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a builder make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $115,000 a year against $4,897 in Brazil, 23.5 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a bricklayer?
A builder: R$27,360 a year against R$27,060 for a bricklayer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate