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How much does a zoologist make in Brazil?

R$58,960a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,913 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
R$4,123
Equals
$10,550
Compared with the median pay in Brazil
2.2 times
Data from
2025

Where Brazil ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaBrazil, rank 64

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$48,700Median: R$58,960Highest 10%: R$72,870

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$111,100
2. United States$100,600
3. Luxembourg estimate$91,170
63. Peru estimate$10,580
64. Brazil estimate$10,550
65. Colombia estimate$10,470
144. Nigeria estimate$399
Compare biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a zoologist make a month in Brazil?

The median gross salary is R$4,913 a month, R$58,960 a year.

How much does a zoologist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$48,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$72,870.

Which country pays a zoologist the most?

United States, with a median of $100,600 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a zoologist make more in Brazil or in United States?

In United States: $100,600 a year against $10,550 in Brazil, 9.5 times more.

Who makes more, a zoologist or a forestry advisor?

A zoologist: R$58,960 a year against R$57,090 for a forestry advisor, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate