How much do water and firewood collectors earn in Brazil
R$18,320a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,527 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,412
- Equals
- $3,279
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What water and firewood collectors earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$16,560Median: R$18,320Highest 10%: R$20,780
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $60,440 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,150 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,150 |
| 77. Paraguay estimate | $3,358 |
| 78. Brazil estimate | $3,279 |
| 79. Guatemala estimate | $3,142 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $118 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierR$18,070
- Odd job personsR$19,310
- Meter readerR$18,620
- Gym workerR$17,520
- Waste collectorR$19,570
- SorterR$19,620
- Street sweeperR$19,240
Frequently asked questions
How much do water and firewood collectors earn a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,527 a month, R$18,320 a year.
Which country pays water and firewood collectors the most?
United States, with a median of $40,240 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do water and firewood collectors earn more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $40,240 a year against $3,279 in Brazil, 12.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate