How much does a traditional therapist make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,700 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,293
- Equals
- $7,946
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 142 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 | $106,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $83,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $68,650 |
| 61. Peru estimate | $7,966 |
| 62. Brazil estimate | $7,946 |
| 63. Colombia estimate | $7,887 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $300 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DoctorR$80,750
- Specialist doctorR$97,290
- Registered nurseR$58,770
- MidwifeR$58,220
- Paramedical practitionersR$63,230
- VeterinarianR$59,980
- DentistR$67,520
- PharmacistR$61,520
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traditional therapist make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$3,700 a month, R$44,400 a year.
How much does a traditional therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$35,140 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$55,660.
Which country pays a traditional therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $106,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a traditional therapist make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $106,800 a year against $7,946 in Brazil, 13.4 times more.
Who makes more, a traditional therapist or a doctor?
A doctor: R$80,750 a year against R$44,400 for a traditional therapist, 1.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate