How much does a psychologist make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,835 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,073
- Equals
- $10,380
- 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 | $109,300 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $89,720 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $10,410 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $10,380 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $10,310 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $392 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistR$64,750
- AnthropologistR$52,190
- HistorianR$54,590
- Social workerR$51,660
- Religious professionalsR$46,080
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,835 a month, R$58,020 a year.
How much does a psychologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$46,720 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$70,660.
Which country pays a psychologist the most?
United States, with a median of $100,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a psychologist make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $10,380 in Brazil, 9.7 times more.
Who makes more, a psychologist or an economist?
An economist: R$64,750 a year against R$58,020 for a psychologist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate