How much does a software developer make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$5,439 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,448
- Equals
- $11,680
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 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. United States | $134,900 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,900 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $11,710 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $11,680 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $11,590 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $441 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystR$66,180
- Web developerR$60,320
- Software programmerR$60,260
- Software testerR$62,290
- Data administratorR$61,090
- Systems administratorR$60,880
- Networks engineerR$63,220
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classifiedR$63,390
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$5,439 a month, R$65,270 a year.
How much does a software developer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$53,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$78,360.
Which country pays a software developer the most?
United States, with a median of $134,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software developer make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $134,900 a year against $11,680 in Brazil, 11.5 times more.
Who makes more, a software developer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: R$66,180 a year against R$65,270 for a software developer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate