How much does a doctor make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$6,729 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$5,242
- Equals
- $14,450
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 3.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $14,490 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $14,450 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $14,340 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctorR$97,290
- Registered nurseR$58,770
- MidwifeR$58,220
- Traditional therapistR$44,400
- Paramedical practitionersR$63,230
- VeterinarianR$59,980
- DentistR$67,520
- PharmacistR$61,520
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$6,729 a month, R$80,750 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$49,190 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$99,680.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $14,450 in Brazil, 18.5 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: R$97,290 a year against R$80,750 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate