How much does a cheese maker make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,331 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,144
- Equals
- $5,007
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 143 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 | $84,980 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $83,010 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,690 |
| 75. Kazakhstan estimate | $5,298 |
| 76. Brazil estimate | $5,007 |
| 77. Guatemala estimate | $4,967 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- ButcherR$21,910
- Pastry cookR$20,940
- Fruit, vegetable and related preserversR$22,760
- Coffee tasterR$23,880
- Tobacco dryerR$23,560
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cheese maker make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,331 a month, R$27,970 a year.
How much does a cheese maker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$24,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$32,350.
Which country pays a cheese maker the most?
Germany, with a median of $60,370 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cheese maker make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $44,680 a year against $5,007 in Brazil, 8.9 times more.
Who makes more, a cheese maker or a butcher?
A cheese maker: R$27,970 a year against R$21,910 for a butcher, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate