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How much does a signalman make in Brazil?

R$36,620a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,051 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
R$2,791
Equals
$6,554
Compared with the median pay in Brazil
1.4 times
Data from
2025

Where Brazil ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauBotswanaNigeriaBrazil, rank 72

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What railway brake, signal and switch operators earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$32,520Median: R$36,620Highest 10%: R$41,810

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$89,200
2. Belgium estimate$86,140
3. Switzerland estimate$85,250
71. El Salvador estimate$6,716
72. Brazil estimate$6,554
73. Kazakhstan estimate$6,441
143. Nigeria estimate$495
Compare railway brake, signal and switch operators in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a signalman make a month in Brazil?

The median gross salary is R$3,051 a month, R$36,620 a year.

How much does a signalman make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$32,520 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$41,810.

Which country pays a signalman the most?

United States, with a median of $76,490 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a signalman make more in Brazil or in United States?

In United States: $76,490 a year against $6,554 in Brazil, 11.7 times more.

Who makes more, a signalman or a train driver?

A train driver: R$41,950 a year against R$36,620 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate