How much does a waiter make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,501 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,388
- Equals
- $3,223
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.7 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 | $53,830 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,620 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $48,430 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $3,366 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $3,223 |
| 83. Samoa estimate | $3,222 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- BartenderR$18,860
- Flight attendantR$23,820
- Rail conductorR$22,360
- GuideR$20,970
- CookR$19,850
- HairdresserR$18,570
- BeauticianR$18,600
- Household managerR$21,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,501 a month, R$18,010 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$13,980 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$22,810.
Which country pays a waiter the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waiter make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $3,223 in Brazil, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: R$18,860 a year against R$18,010 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate