How much does a meter reader make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,551 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,434
- Equals
- $3,332
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.7 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. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 79. Paraguay estimate | $3,413 |
| 80. Brazil estimate | $3,332 |
| 81. Guatemala estimate | $3,193 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierR$18,070
- Odd job personsR$19,310
- Water and firewood collectorsR$18,320
- Gym workerR$17,520
- Waste collectorR$19,570
- SorterR$19,620
- Street sweeperR$19,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,551 a month, R$18,620 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$16,340 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$22,260.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $3,332 in Brazil, 14.3 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: R$18,620 a year against R$18,070 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate