How much does a metal worker make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,152 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,981
- Equals
- $4,622
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.0 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. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 76. Kazakhstan estimate | $4,891 |
| 77. Brazil estimate | $4,622 |
| 78. Guatemala estimate | $4,586 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlacksmithR$25,360
- Cnc operatorR$26,780
- GrinderR$24,640
- Metal molderR$24,920
- WelderR$26,330
- MetalworkerR$27,040
- Steel erectorR$28,030
- RiggerR$29,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,152 a month, R$25,830 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$22,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$30,110.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $4,622 in Brazil, 13.5 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: R$26,780 a year against R$25,830 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate