How much do legislators earn in Brazil
R$31,060a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,589 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,379
- Equals
- $5,560
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What legislators earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$21,340Median: R$31,060Highest 10%: R$42,510
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $71,280 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $67,590 |
| 3. Canada | $59,720 |
| 68. Dominican Republic estimate | $5,596 |
| 69. Brazil estimate | $5,560 |
| 70. Samoa estimate | $5,520 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $283 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Senior government officialsR$76,480
- Traditional chiefs and heads of villageR$77,140
- Trades union officialR$69,070
- CEOR$78,720
Frequently asked questions
How much do legislators earn a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,589 a month, R$31,060 a year.
Which country pays legislators the most?
Canada, with a median of $59,720 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do legislators earn more in Brazil or in Germany?
In Germany: $16,100 a year against $5,560 in Brazil, 2.9 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate