How much does a sewing machine operator make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,923 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,773
- Equals
- $4,131
- 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 72. El Salvador estimate | $4,233 |
| 73. Brazil estimate | $4,131 |
| 74. Kazakhstan estimate | $4,060 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operatorR$25,140
- Textile machine operatorR$24,910
- Fabric dyerR$26,510
- Hide machine operatorR$26,680
- Gluing operatorR$24,520
- Laundry workerR$22,940
- Textile braiderR$25,630
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,923 a month, R$23,080 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$20,680 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$25,670.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $4,131 in Brazil, 8.9 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: R$25,140 a year against R$23,080 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate