Salary Benchmarking Report for Brazil

1. Employment Costs by Experience Level

Employment Costs by Experience Level in Brazil in 2025

Experience Level	Base Salary Range (BRL)	Base Salary Range (USD)	Total Cost to Employer (BRL)	Total Cost to Employer (USD)
Entry Level (0-2 years)	R$ 3.500 - R$ 5.200	$700 - $1,040	R$ 5.250 - R$ 7.800	$1,050 - $1,560
Junior (2-5 years)	R$ 5.300 - R$ 8.500	$1,060 - $1,700	R$ 7.950 - R$ 12.750	$1,590 - $2,550
Mid-Level (5-8 years)	R$ 8.600 - R$ 15.000	$1,720 - $3,000	R$ 12.900 - R$ 22.500	$2,580 - $4,500
Senior (8-12 years)	R$ 15.100 - R$ 25.000	$3,020 - $5,000	R$ 22.650 - R$ 37.500	$4,530 - $7,500
Lead/Principal (12+ years)	R$ 25.100 - R$ 45.000	$5,020 - $9,000	R$ 37.650 - R$ 67.500	$7,530 - $13,500

Exchange rate: 1 USD = 5.00 BRL (January 2024). Total Cost to Employer includes mandatory benefits and taxes at 50% of base salary (including 13th salary, FGTS, INSS, and other statutory requirements).

2. Average Total Employment Costs by Role (Annual)

Brazil Employment Costs by Role - 2024 Annual Salary Data

(Exchange rate: 1 USD = R$ 4.95 BRL)

The following table presents average annual employment costs for key professional roles in Brazil, including base salaries and total employer costs. Total employer costs include mandatory contributions such as INSS (Social Security), FGTS (Severance Fund), 13th salary, vacation bonus, and other statutory benefits, which typically add approximately 68-72% to the base salary.

Role	Base Salary (BRL)	Base Salary (USD)	Total Cost (BRL)	Total Cost (USD)
Software Engineer	R$ 132,000	$26,667	R$ 224,400	$45,333
Product Manager	R$ 168,000	$33,939	R$ 285,600	$57,697
Marketing Manager	R$ 156,000	$31,515	R$ 265,200	$53,576
Sales Representative	R$ 96,000	$19,394	R$ 163,200	$32,970
HR Manager	R$ 144,000	$29,091	R$ 244,800	$49,455
Finance Manager	R$ 180,000	$36,364	R$ 306,000	$61,818
Operations Manager	R$ 162,000	$32,727	R$ 275,400	$55,636
Data Scientist	R$ 144,000	$29,091	R$ 244,800	$49,455
UX Designer	R$ 120,000	$24,242	R$ 204,000	$41,212
Customer Success Manager	R$ 108,000	$21,818	R$ 183,600	$37,091

Common Additional Benefits in Brazil:

• Private health insurance (Plano de Saúde)
• Meal vouchers (Vale Refeição)
• Transportation vouchers (Vale Transporte)
• Life insurance
• Performance bonuses (typically 1-3 months of salary)
• Professional development allowance
• Flexible work arrangements or home office allowance
• Dental insurance

Note: All figures are approximations based on current market data. Actual salaries may vary based on specific company policies, location within Brazil, and other factors. Currency conversions are approximate and subject to change.