How much does a secretary make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,055 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,893
- Equals
- $4,414
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.9 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. Switzerland estimate | $80,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,420 |
| 87. Kiribati estimate | $4,422 |
| 88. Brazil estimate | $4,414 |
| 89. Vietnam estimate | $4,388 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Office clerkR$23,990
- TypistR$22,890
- Data entry clerkR$21,740
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,055 a month, R$24,660 a year.
How much does a secretary make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$21,380 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$28,180.
Which country pays a secretary the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,890 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a secretary make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $47,540 a year against $4,414 in Brazil, 10.8 times more.
Who makes more, a secretary or a typist?
A secretary: R$24,660 a year against R$22,890 for a typist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate