How much does a dentist make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$5,627 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,558
- Equals
- $12,080
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 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. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $12,110 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $12,080 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $11,990 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- PharmacistR$61,520
- Public health inspectorR$57,240
- Physical therapistR$50,560
- DietitianR$50,010
- Speech therapistR$52,140
- OptometristR$55,540
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedR$49,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$5,627 a month, R$67,520 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$50,040 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$85,840.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $12,080 in Brazil, 15.3 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: R$67,520 a year against R$61,520 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate