How much does a mechanical engineer make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$5,419 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,436
- Equals
- $11,640
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.5 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. Switzerland estimate | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $11,670 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $11,640 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $11,550 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerR$63,880
- Civil engineerR$61,940
- Environment engineerR$59,200
- Chemical engineerR$63,790
- Mine engineerR$68,600
- Test engineerR$64,030
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$5,419 a month, R$65,030 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$56,250 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$77,810.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $11,640 in Brazil, 9.4 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or a civil engineer?
A mechanical engineer: R$65,030 a year against R$61,940 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate