How much does a professor make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,872 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,096
- Equals
- $10,460
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.2 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. Switzerland estimate | $110,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,410 |
| 3. United States | $84,060 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $10,490 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $10,460 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $10,390 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $395 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Vocational teacherR$52,970
- High school teacherR$57,220
- Elementary school teacherR$53,880
- Preschool teacherR$45,430
- Education officerR$53,640
- Special needs teacherR$54,440
- Esol teacherR$46,130
- Music teacherR$47,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a professor make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,872 a month, R$58,470 a year.
How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$46,840 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$78,820.
Which country pays a professor the most?
United States, with a median of $84,060 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a professor make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $84,060 a year against $10,460 in Brazil, 8.0 times more.
Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?
A professor: R$58,470 a year against R$52,970 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate