How much does a paper maker make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,542 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,336
- Equals
- $5,459
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 143 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 | $74,290 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,740 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,010 |
| 71. El Salvador estimate | $5,594 |
| 72. Brazil estimate | $5,459 |
| 73. Kazakhstan estimate | $5,365 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $412 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Sawmill operatorR$28,490
- MinersR$36,320
- Stone planerR$30,330
- Rig drillerR$36,410
- Stone fabricatorR$30,100
- Metal casterR$31,970
- Metal filerR$29,330
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsR$33,560
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paper maker make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,542 a month, R$30,500 a year.
How much does a paper maker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$27,110 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$34,840.
Which country pays a paper maker the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,750 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a paper maker make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $49,640 a year against $5,459 in Brazil, 9.1 times more.
Who makes more, a paper maker or a sawmill operator?
A paper maker: R$30,500 a year against R$28,490 for a sawmill operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate