How much does a taxi driver make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,113 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,946
- Equals
- $4,539
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.0 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $61,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,040 |
| 72. El Salvador estimate | $4,651 |
| 73. Brazil estimate | $4,539 |
| 74. Kazakhstan estimate | $4,460 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Motorcyle courierR$26,570
- Train driverR$41,950
- SignalmanR$36,620
- Bus driverR$30,340
- Truck driverR$30,880
- Farm equipment operatorR$29,120
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsR$33,090
- Crane operatorsR$35,420
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,113 a month, R$25,360 a year.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$21,610 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$31,410.
Which country pays a taxi driver the most?
United States, with a median of $42,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a taxi driver make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $42,530 a year against $4,539 in Brazil, 9.4 times more.
Who makes more, a taxi driver or a motorcyle courier?
A motorcyle courier: R$26,570 a year against R$25,360 for a taxi driver, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate