How much does a historian make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,549 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,891
- Equals
- $9,770
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.1 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. United States | $106,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $102,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $84,410 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,794 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,770 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,697 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $369 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistR$64,750
- AnthropologistR$52,190
- PsychologistR$58,020
- Social workerR$51,660
- Religious professionalsR$46,080
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,549 a month, R$54,590 a year.
How much does a historian make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$45,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$64,890.
Which country pays a historian the most?
United States, with a median of $106,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a historian make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $106,300 a year against $9,770 in Brazil, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a historian or an economist?
An economist: R$64,750 a year against R$54,590 for a historian, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate