How much does a physical therapist make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,213 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,667
- Equals
- $9,048
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.9 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $101,400 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $95,230 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $78,180 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,071 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,048 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $8,981 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $342 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistR$67,520
- PharmacistR$61,520
- Public health inspectorR$57,240
- DietitianR$50,010
- Speech therapistR$52,140
- OptometristR$55,540
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedR$49,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,213 a month, R$50,560 a year.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$45,060 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$56,420.
Which country pays a physical therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $101,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a physical therapist make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $101,400 a year against $9,048 in Brazil, 11.2 times more.
Who makes more, a physical therapist or a dentist?
A dentist: R$67,520 a year against R$50,560 for a physical therapist, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate