How much does a social worker make in Brazil?
R$51,660a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,305 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,732
- Equals
- $9,246
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.0 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.
What social work and counselling professionals earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$44,470Median: R$51,660Highest 10%: R$62,490
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,269 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,246 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,177 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistR$64,750
- AnthropologistR$52,190
- HistorianR$54,590
- PsychologistR$58,020
- Religious professionalsR$46,080
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,305 a month, R$51,660 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$44,470 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$62,490.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $9,246 in Brazil, 6.6 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: R$64,750 a year against R$51,660 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate