How much does a prison teacher make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,067 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,561
- Equals
- $8,735
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.8 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. Switzerland estimate | $91,930 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,470 |
| 3. Germany | $71,020 |
| 62. Peru estimate | $8,757 |
| 63. Brazil estimate | $8,735 |
| 64. Colombia estimate | $8,670 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $330 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officerR$53,640
- Special needs teacherR$54,440
- Esol teacherR$46,130
- Music teacherR$47,670
- Dance teacherR$29,830
- IT trainerR$52,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a prison teacher make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,067 a month, R$48,810 a year.
How much does a prison teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$40,850 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$60,390.
Which country pays a prison teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,020 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a prison teacher make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $52,480 a year against $8,735 in Brazil, 6.0 times more.
Who makes more, a prison teacher or an education officer?
An education officer: R$53,640 a year against R$48,810 for a prison teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate