How much does a ship pilot make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,351 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,032
- Equals
- $7,198
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 143 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 | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $7,243 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $7,198 |
| 80. Moldova estimate | $6,890 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerR$42,870
- Airline pilotR$54,820
- Air traffic controllerR$53,690
- Air traffic safety technicianR$38,240
- Wind technicianR$32,840
- Technical aideR$37,520
- Electrical technicianR$39,320
- Electronics engineering technicianR$36,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$3,351 a month, R$40,220 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$30,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$51,390.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $7,198 in Brazil, 12.8 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: R$42,870 a year against R$40,220 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate