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How much does a CEO make in Brazil?

R$78,720a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$6,560 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
R$5,137
Equals
$14,090
Compared with the median pay in Brazil
3.0 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 $LuxembourgBarbadosJamaicaNigeriaBrazil, rank 70

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

What managing directors and chief executives earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$57,080Median: R$78,720Highest 10%: R$111,600

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Luxembourg estimate$180,600
2. Switzerland estimate$171,300
3. Italy estimate$144,200
69. Dominican Republic estimate$14,180
70. Brazil estimate$14,090
71. Samoa estimate$13,990
144. Nigeria estimate$717
Compare managing directors and chief executives in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a CEO make a month in Brazil?

The median gross salary is R$6,560 a month, R$78,720 a year.

How much does a CEO make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$57,080 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$111,600.

Which country pays a CEO the most?

United Kingdom, with a median of $133,800 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a CEO make more in Brazil or in United States?

In United States: $118,700 a year against $14,090 in Brazil, 8.4 times more.

Who makes more, a CEO or a trades union official?

A CEO: R$78,720 a year against R$69,070 for a trades union official, 1.1 times more.

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