How much does a special needs teacher make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,537 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,883
- Equals
- $9,744
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.1 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 | $102,600 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $84,190 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,360 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,768 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,744 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,671 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $368 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officerR$53,640
- Esol teacherR$46,130
- Music teacherR$47,670
- Dance teacherR$29,830
- IT trainerR$52,450
- Prison teacherR$48,810
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special needs teacher make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,537 a month, R$54,440 a year.
How much does a special needs teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$47,680 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$65,030.
Which country pays a special needs teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $68,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a special needs teacher make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $68,620 a year against $9,744 in Brazil, 7.0 times more.
Who makes more, a special needs teacher or an esol teacher?
A special needs teacher: R$54,440 a year against R$46,130 for an esol teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate