How much does a software programmer make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$5,022 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,192
- Equals
- $10,790
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.3 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. Switzerland estimate | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $10,810 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $10,790 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $10,710 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystR$66,180
- Software developerR$65,270
- Web developerR$60,320
- 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 programmer make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$5,022 a month, R$60,260 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$48,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$72,700.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $10,790 in Brazil, 9.3 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: R$66,180 a year against R$60,260 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate