How much does an elementary school teacher make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,490 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,854
- Equals
- $9,643
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.0 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,667 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,643 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,571 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherR$45,430
- ProfessorR$58,470
- Vocational teacherR$52,970
- High school teacherR$57,220
- Education officerR$53,640
- Special needs teacherR$54,440
- Esol teacherR$46,130
- Music teacherR$47,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,490 a month, R$53,880 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$47,990 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$65,340.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $9,643 in Brazil, 6.6 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: R$53,880 a year against R$45,430 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate