How much does a construction worker make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,672 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,544
- Equals
- $3,591
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 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 | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 79. Paraguay estimate | $3,678 |
| 80. Brazil estimate | $3,591 |
| 81. Guatemala estimate | $3,442 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantR$23,240
- Civils workerR$23,050
- Picker and packerR$16,750
- Factory labourerR$19,030
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversR$17,820
- Fiacre driverR$16,600
- Warehouse workerR$19,640
- Shelf stackerR$15,870
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,672 a month, R$20,060 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$17,860 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$24,340.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $66,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $3,591 in Brazil, 13.0 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: R$23,240 a year against R$20,060 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate