Median monthly earnings of employees in Brazil
Brazil: Median monthly earnings of employees was 2,200 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Median monthly earnings of employees in Brazil, 1989–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for median monthly earnings of employees in Brazil is 2,200, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 84.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, median monthly earnings of employees in Brazil peaked at 12,000 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 199, in 1995.
Brazil ranks 71st of 93 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Median monthly earnings of employees in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 404 | — |
| 1990 | 12,000 | +2870.3% |
| 1995 | 199 | -98.3% |
| 1996 | 249 | +25.1% |
| 1997 | 249 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 260 | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 271 | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 300 | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 330 | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 370 | +12.1% |
| 2004 | 400 | +8.1% |
| 2005 | 450 | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 490 | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 520 | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 600 | +15.4% |
| 2009 | 620 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 800 | +29.0% |
| 2012 | 900 | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 1,000 | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 1,015 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 1,195 | +17.7% |
| 2016 | 1,280 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 1,350 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 1,400 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 1,500 | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 1,500 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1,590 | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 1,700 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 1,900 | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 2,000 | +5.3% |
| 2025 | 2,200 | +10.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 404 | 404 | 404 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2,205 | 199 | 12,000 | 6 |
| 2000s | 453.33 | 300 | 620 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,160 | 800 | 1,500 | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,815 | 1,500 | 2,200 | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Brazil
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7065 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7581 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.74 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1001 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 215,063 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 17,625 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 82,304 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 81,060 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 163,364 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is median monthly earnings of employees in Brazil?
- Median monthly earnings of employees in Brazil was 2,200 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest median monthly earnings of employees recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 12,000 in 1990.
- What is the lowest median monthly earnings of employees recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 199 in 1995.
- How does Brazil rank for median monthly earnings of employees?
- Brazil ranks 71st out of 93 countries with data for 2025.
- Is median monthly earnings of employees rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Median monthly earnings of employees (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. The earnings of employees relate to the gross remuneration in cash and in kind paid to employees, as a rule at regular intervals, for time worked or work done together with remuneration for time not worked, such as annual vacation, other type of paid leave or holidays. Earnings exclude employers' contributions in respect of their employees paid to social security and pension schemes and also the benefits received by employees under these schemes. Earnings also exclude severance and termination pay. The median is the middle value, with half of employees earning less and half earning more. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.