How much does a hairdresser make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,547 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,431
- Equals
- $3,323
- 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 | $55,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $55,290 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $49,930 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $3,470 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $3,323 |
| 83. Samoa estimate | $3,322 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $302 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- BeauticianR$18,600
- Flight attendantR$23,820
- Rail conductorR$22,360
- GuideR$20,970
- CookR$19,850
- WaiterR$18,010
- BartenderR$18,860
- Household managerR$21,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,547 a month, R$18,570 a year.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$16,530 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$24,150.
Which country pays a hairdresser the most?
United States, with a median of $37,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a hairdresser make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $37,450 a year against $3,323 in Brazil, 11.3 times more.
Who makes more, a hairdresser or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: R$23,820 a year against R$18,570 for a hairdresser, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate