How much does a grinder make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,054 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,892
- Equals
- $4,411
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 142 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. Iceland estimate | $74,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,440 |
| 74. Kazakhstan estimate | $4,667 |
| 75. Brazil estimate | $4,411 |
| 76. Guatemala estimate | $4,376 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $132 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlacksmithR$25,360
- Metal workerR$25,830
- Cnc operatorR$26,780
- Metal molderR$24,920
- WelderR$26,330
- MetalworkerR$27,040
- Steel erectorR$28,030
- RiggerR$29,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinder make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,054 a month, R$24,640 a year.
How much does a grinder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$21,860 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$28,910.
Which country pays a grinder the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a grinder make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $46,480 a year against $4,411 in Brazil, 10.5 times more.
Who makes more, a grinder or a metal worker?
A metal worker: R$25,830 a year against R$24,640 for a grinder, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate