How much does a bus driver make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,528 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,323
- Equals
- $5,430
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.1 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $73,900 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,360 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $70,630 |
| 72. El Salvador estimate | $5,564 |
| 73. Brazil estimate | $5,430 |
| 74. Kazakhstan estimate | $5,336 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $410 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Truck driverR$30,880
- Train driverR$41,950
- SignalmanR$36,620
- Motorcyle courierR$26,570
- Taxi driverR$25,360
- Farm equipment operatorR$29,120
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsR$33,090
- Crane operatorsR$35,420
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,528 a month, R$30,340 a year.
How much does a bus driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$25,520 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$34,700.
Which country pays a bus driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a bus driver make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $48,860 a year against $5,430 in Brazil, 9.0 times more.
Who makes more, a bus driver or a train driver?
A train driver: R$41,950 a year against R$30,340 for a bus driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate