How much does a chief engineer make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,572 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,200
- Equals
- $7,672
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 142 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 | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 77. Tonga estimate | $7,720 |
| 78. Brazil estimate | $7,672 |
| 79. Moldova estimate | $7,344 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotR$40,220
- Airline pilotR$54,820
- Air traffic controllerR$53,690
- Air traffic safety technicianR$38,240
- Wind technicianR$32,840
- Technical aideR$37,520
- Electrical technicianR$39,320
- Electronics engineering technicianR$36,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$3,572 a month, R$42,870 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$33,210 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$50,560.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $7,672 in Brazil, 14.3 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: R$42,870 a year against R$40,220 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate