How much does a musician make in Brazil?
R$47,370a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,948 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,474
- Equals
- $8,479
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.8 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.
What musicians, singers and composers earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$33,790Median: R$47,370Highest 10%: R$59,750
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $92,810 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $89,240 |
| 3. Germany | $78,620 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $8,500 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $8,479 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $8,416 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistR$52,430
- Ballet dancerR$46,840
- Art directorR$56,430
- ActorR$39,960
- AnnouncerR$52,510
- PerformerR$37,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$3,948 a month, R$47,370 a year.
How much does a musician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$33,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$59,750.
Which country pays a musician the most?
United States, with a median of $92,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a musician make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $92,810 a year against $8,479 in Brazil, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a musician or an artist?
An artist: R$52,430 a year against R$47,370 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate