How much does a correctional officer make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,308 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,123
- Equals
- $4,956
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.0 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $5,176 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $4,956 |
| 83. Samoa estimate | $4,955 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterR$30,610
- Police officerR$31,090
- Security guardR$23,130
- Aid workerR$26,150
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,308 a month, R$27,690 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$24,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$33,340.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $4,956 in Brazil, 12.4 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: R$30,610 a year against R$27,690 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate