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Actuary vs Project Manager salary

In Brazil, a actuary earns about 41% more than a project manager $70,624 vs $50,082 per year.

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Finance & Business
Actuary
$70,624/yr
Monthly
$5,889
Hourly
$34
Range
$46,463$100,145
10-yr outlook
+22%
Finance & Business
Project Manager
$50,082/yr
Monthly
$4,167
Hourly
$24
Range
$32,045$72,111
10-yr outlook
+7%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileActuaryProject Manager
Entry (10th)$46,463$32,045
25th$58,553$41,064
Median$70,624$50,082
75th$85,375$61,097
Senior (90th)$100,145$72,111

National Brazil figures in BRL. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a actuary or project manager earn more in Brazil?
A actuary earns more, at about R$ 361.000 per year vs R$ 256.000 for a project manager — roughly 41% (R$ 105.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A actuary typically earns R$ 237.500–R$ 511.900, while a project manager earns R$ 163.800–R$ 368.600 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a actuary averages about R$ 30.100 and a project manager about R$ 21.300.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a actuary earns about R$ 237.500 while a project manager earns about R$ 163.800 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a actuary earns about R$ 511.900 while a project manager earns about R$ 368.600 per year.
Are actuary and project manager similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Finance & Business category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.