How much does a power plant operator make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,500 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,147
- Equals
- $7,516
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $7,563 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $7,516 |
| 80. Moldova estimate | $7,194 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operatorR$36,080
- Chemical operatorR$40,800
- Process operatorR$46,240
- Metal furnace operatorR$37,590
- Pulp control workerR$32,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$3,500 a month, R$42,000 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$35,050 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$48,440.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $7,516 in Brazil, 10.6 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: R$42,000 a year against R$36,080 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate