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How much does a preschool teacher make in Brazil?

R$45,430a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,786 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
R$3,356
Equals
$8,132
Compared with the median pay in Brazil
1.7 times
Data from
2025

Where Brazil ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaBrazil, rank 63

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What early childhood educators earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$40,650Median: R$45,430Highest 10%: R$55,020

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$85,580
2. Luxembourg estimate$70,260
3. Iceland estimate$61,220
62. Peru estimate$8,152
63. Brazil estimate$8,132
64. Colombia estimate$8,071
143. Nigeria estimate$307
Compare early childhood educators in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a preschool teacher make a month in Brazil?

The median gross salary is R$3,786 a month, R$45,430 a year.

How much does a preschool teacher make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$40,650 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$55,020.

Which country pays a preschool teacher the most?

Germany, with a median of $57,800 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a preschool teacher make more in Brazil or in United States?

In United States: $42,690 a year against $8,132 in Brazil, 5.2 times more.

Who makes more, a preschool teacher or an elementary school teacher?

An elementary school teacher: R$53,880 a year against R$45,430 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate