How much does a forest worker make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,638 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,514
- Equals
- $3,519
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 143 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 78. Paraguay estimate | $3,604 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $3,519 |
| 80. Guatemala estimate | $3,373 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsR$17,350
- Livestock farm labourersR$17,740
- Farm handR$18,350
- GardenerR$18,330
- Water-based fisheries workerR$17,580
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,638 a month, R$19,660 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$17,610 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$21,990.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
United States, with a median of $45,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $3,519 in Brazil, 12.9 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: R$19,660 a year against R$17,350 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate