How much does a water-based fisheries worker make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,465 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,355
- Equals
- $3,147
- 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $58,020 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $57,740 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $43,340 |
| 77. Paraguay estimate | $3,224 |
| 78. Brazil estimate | $3,147 |
| 79. Guatemala estimate | $3,016 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsR$17,350
- Livestock farm labourersR$17,740
- Farm handR$18,350
- GardenerR$18,330
- Forest workerR$19,660
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,465 a month, R$17,580 a year.
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$15,640 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$20,540.
Which country pays a water-based fisheries worker the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water-based fisheries worker make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $3,147 in Brazil, 11.7 times more.
Who makes more, a water-based fisheries worker or a farm hand?
A farm hand: R$18,350 a year against R$17,580 for a water-based fisheries worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate