How much does a metalworker make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,253 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,073
- Equals
- $4,839
- 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 | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 76. Kazakhstan estimate | $5,120 |
| 77. Brazil estimate | $4,839 |
| 78. Guatemala estimate | $4,800 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderR$24,920
- WelderR$26,330
- Steel erectorR$28,030
- RiggerR$29,650
- BlacksmithR$25,360
- Metal workerR$25,830
- Cnc operatorR$26,780
- GrinderR$24,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,253 a month, R$27,040 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$22,450 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$33,270.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $4,839 in Brazil, 13.0 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: R$27,040 a year against R$24,920 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate