How much does a rig driller make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,035 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,777
- Equals
- $6,517
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 72. El Salvador estimate | $6,679 |
| 73. Brazil estimate | $6,517 |
| 74. Kazakhstan estimate | $6,405 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersR$36,320
- Stone planerR$30,330
- Stone fabricatorR$30,100
- Metal casterR$31,970
- Metal filerR$29,330
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsR$33,560
- Photo retoucherR$25,450
- Cure operatorR$28,520
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$3,035 a month, R$36,410 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$31,650 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$42,750.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $6,517 in Brazil, 8.8 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: R$36,410 a year against R$30,330 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate