How much does a registered nurse make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,897 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,112
- Equals
- $10,520
- 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 | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $10,540 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $10,520 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $10,440 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MidwifeR$58,220
- DoctorR$80,750
- Specialist doctorR$97,290
- Traditional therapistR$44,400
- Paramedical practitionersR$63,230
- VeterinarianR$59,980
- DentistR$67,520
- PharmacistR$61,520
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,897 a month, R$58,770 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$51,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$67,230.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $10,520 in Brazil, 9.7 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a doctor?
A doctor: R$80,750 a year against R$58,770 for a registered nurse, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate