How much does an economist make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$5,396 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,423
- Equals
- $11,590
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.5 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 | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $11,620 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $11,590 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $11,500 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistR$52,190
- HistorianR$54,590
- PsychologistR$58,020
- Social workerR$51,660
- Religious professionalsR$46,080
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$5,396 a month, R$64,750 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$50,610 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$83,850.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $11,590 in Brazil, 10.8 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: R$64,750 a year against R$52,190 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate