How much does a judge make in Brazil?
R$75,610a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$6,301 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,975
- Equals
- $13,530
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.9 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.
What judges earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$51,240Median: R$75,610Highest 10%: R$90,080
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Canada | $153,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $142,400 |
| 3. United States | $139,400 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $13,570 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $13,530 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $13,430 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $511 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- LawyerR$70,720
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedR$60,920
- Museum curatorR$51,150
- LibrarianR$52,800
- EconomistR$64,750
- AnthropologistR$52,190
- HistorianR$54,590
- PsychologistR$58,020
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$6,301 a month, R$75,610 a year.
How much does a judge make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$51,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$90,080.
Which country pays a judge the most?
Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a judge make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $139,400 a year against $13,530 in Brazil, 10.3 times more.
Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?
A judge: R$75,610 a year against R$70,720 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate