How much does a midwife make in Brazil?
R$58,220a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,852 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,083
- Equals
- $10,420
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.2 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.
What midwifery professionals earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$50,430Median: R$58,220Highest 10%: R$66,700
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $134,000 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 3. Canada | $91,000 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $10,450 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $10,420 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $10,340 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $394 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Registered nurseR$58,770
- DoctorR$80,750
- Specialist doctorR$97,290
- Traditional therapistR$44,400
- Paramedical practitionersR$63,230
- VeterinarianR$59,980
- DentistR$67,520
- PharmacistR$61,520
Frequently asked questions
How much does a midwife make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,852 a month, R$58,220 a year.
How much does a midwife make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$50,430 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$66,700.
Which country pays a midwife the most?
United States, with a median of $134,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a midwife make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $134,000 a year against $10,420 in Brazil, 12.9 times more.
Who makes more, a midwife or a doctor?
A doctor: R$80,750 a year against R$58,220 for a midwife, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate