How much does a water plant operator make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,007 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,753
- Equals
- $6,458
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.4 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 | $94,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,560 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $73,320 |
| 77. Tonga estimate | $6,498 |
| 78. Brazil estimate | $6,458 |
| 79. Moldova estimate | $6,181 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorR$42,000
- Chemical operatorR$40,800
- Process operatorR$46,240
- Metal furnace operatorR$37,590
- Pulp control workerR$32,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$3,007 a month, R$36,080 a year.
How much does a water plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$30,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$42,200.
Which country pays a water plant operator the most?
United States, with a median of $68,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water plant operator make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $6,458 in Brazil, 10.7 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: R$42,000 a year against R$36,080 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate