How much does a community health worker make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,840 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,606
- Equals
- $6,100
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.3 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. Switzerland estimate | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $6,138 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $6,100 |
| 80. Moldova estimate | $5,839 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistR$30,230
- Health records clerkR$33,310
- OpticianR$29,220
- Therapy assistantR$26,130
- Medical assistantR$27,530
- Quality inspectorR$37,610
- ParamedicR$38,440
- Health screenerR$31,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,840 a month, R$34,080 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$30,350 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$39,960.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $6,100 in Brazil, 8.5 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: R$34,080 a year against R$30,230 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate