How much does a chemist make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,801 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,051
- Equals
- $10,310
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.2 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. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $10,340 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $10,310 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $10,230 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistR$68,480
- MeteorologistR$63,100
- GeologistR$63,870
- ActuaryR$62,080
- ZoologistR$58,960
- Forestry advisorR$57,090
- Environmental protection professionalsR$54,160
- Industrial engineerR$63,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,801 a month, R$57,610 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$48,070 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$72,180.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $108,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $10,310 in Brazil, 9.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: R$68,480 a year against R$57,610 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate