How much does a factory labourer make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,586 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,466
- Equals
- $3,406
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.7 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 | $62,800 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,500 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $46,920 |
| 79. Paraguay estimate | $3,489 |
| 80. Brazil estimate | $3,406 |
| 81. Guatemala estimate | $3,265 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $123 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Picker and packerR$16,750
- Mining assistantR$23,240
- Civils workerR$23,050
- Construction workerR$20,060
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversR$17,820
- Fiacre driverR$16,600
- Warehouse workerR$19,640
- Shelf stackerR$15,870
Frequently asked questions
How much does a factory labourer make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,586 a month, R$19,030 a year.
How much does a factory labourer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$17,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$21,800.
Which country pays a factory labourer the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a factory labourer make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $40,870 a year against $3,406 in Brazil, 12.0 times more.
Who makes more, a factory labourer or a picker and packer?
A factory labourer: R$19,030 a year against R$16,750 for a picker and packer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate