How much does a sex worker make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,593 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,472
- Equals
- $3,421
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.7 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $3,572 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $3,421 |
| 83. Samoa estimate | $3,420 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerR$21,950
- CompanionR$20,960
- EmbalmerR$23,210
- Animal carerR$19,750
- Driving instructorR$25,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,593 a month, R$19,110 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$16,840 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$21,890.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $3,421 in Brazil, 10.2 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: R$21,950 a year against R$19,110 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate