How much does a translator make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,077 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,568
- Equals
- $8,756
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.9 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $8,778 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $8,756 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $8,691 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerR$50,780
- JournalistR$53,100
- LawyerR$70,720
- JudgeR$75,610
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedR$60,920
- Museum curatorR$51,150
- LibrarianR$52,800
- EconomistR$64,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,077 a month, R$48,920 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$40,680 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$60,080.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $8,756 in Brazil, 8.1 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: R$50,780 a year against R$48,920 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate