How much does a plumber make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,322 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,136
- Equals
- $4,987
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.1 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $84,650 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $82,680 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,380 |
| 76. Kazakhstan estimate | $5,277 |
| 77. Brazil estimate | $4,987 |
| 78. Guatemala estimate | $4,947 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $149 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- RooferR$20,970
- Tile installerR$24,890
- PlastererR$24,910
- InsulatorR$26,280
- GlazierR$25,210
- Hvac mechanicR$28,570
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,322 a month, R$27,860 a year.
How much does a plumber make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$24,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$34,420.
Which country pays a plumber the most?
United States, with a median of $62,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a plumber make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $62,820 a year against $4,987 in Brazil, 12.6 times more.
Who makes more, a plumber or a roofer?
A plumber: R$27,860 a year against R$20,970 for a roofer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate