How much does a housekeeper make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,344 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,243
- Equals
- $2,886
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.6 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 | $53,200 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,950 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,740 |
| 79. Paraguay estimate | $2,956 |
| 80. Brazil estimate | $2,886 |
| 81. Guatemala estimate | $2,766 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $104 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CleanerR$15,920
- Garment presserR$16,440
- Car cleanerR$17,070
- Window washerR$18,310
- CleanersR$18,580
Frequently asked questions
How much does a housekeeper make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,344 a month, R$16,120 a year.
How much does a housekeeper make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$14,590 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$18,280.
Which country pays a housekeeper the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,660 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a housekeeper make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $35,510 a year against $2,886 in Brazil, 12.3 times more.
Who makes more, a housekeeper or a car cleaner?
A car cleaner: R$17,070 a year against R$16,120 for a housekeeper, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate