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How much does a military officer make in Brazil?

R$77,830a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$6,486 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
R$5,091
Equals
$13,930
Compared with the median pay in Brazil
2.9 times
Data from
2025

Where Brazil ranks among 111 countries

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Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What commissioned armed forces officers earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$65,650Median: R$77,830Highest 10%: R$89,590

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$156,500
2. Norway estimate$119,200
3. Australia$119,100
39. Chile estimate$14,110
40. Brazil estimate$13,930
41. Maldives estimate$13,880
111. Gambia estimate$741
Compare commissioned armed forces officers in 111 countries

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a military officer make a month in Brazil?

    The median gross salary is R$6,486 a month, R$77,830 a year.

    How much does a military officer make starting out and with experience?

    The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$65,650 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$89,590.

    Which country pays a military officer the most?

    Australia, with a median of $119,100 a year before tax, according to our data.

    Does a military officer make more in Brazil or in Canada?

    In Canada: $81,910 a year against $13,930 in Brazil, 5.9 times more.

    Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate