How much does a cook make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,654 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,528
- Equals
- $3,553
- 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $3,710 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $3,553 |
| 83. Samoa estimate | $3,552 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantR$23,820
- Rail conductorR$22,360
- GuideR$20,970
- WaiterR$18,010
- BartenderR$18,860
- HairdresserR$18,570
- BeauticianR$18,600
- Household managerR$21,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,654 a month, R$19,850 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$17,590 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$22,360.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $3,553 in Brazil, 11.0 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: R$23,820 a year against R$19,850 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate