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Aerospace Engineer vs Industrial Engineer salary

In Brazil, a aerospace engineer earns about 37% more than a industrial engineer $65,538 vs $47,930 per year.

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Engineering
Aerospace Engineer
$65,538/yr
Monthly
$5,458
Hourly
$31
Range
$44,311$91,498
10-yr outlook
+6%
Engineering
Industrial Engineer
$47,930/yr
Monthly
$3,991
Hourly
$23
Range
$33,258$65,851
10-yr outlook
+12%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileAerospace EngineerIndustrial Engineer
Entry (10th)$44,311$33,258
25th$54,915$40,594
Median$65,538$47,930
75th$78,508$56,891
Senior (90th)$91,498$65,851

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a aerospace engineer or industrial engineer earn more in Brazil?
A aerospace engineer earns more, at about R$ 335.000 per year vs R$ 245.000 for a industrial engineer — roughly 37% (R$ 90.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A aerospace engineer typically earns R$ 226.500–R$ 467.700, while a industrial engineer earns R$ 170.000–R$ 336.600 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a aerospace engineer averages about R$ 27.900 and a industrial engineer about R$ 20.400.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a aerospace engineer earns about R$ 226.500 while a industrial engineer earns about R$ 170.000 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a aerospace engineer earns about R$ 467.700 while a industrial engineer earns about R$ 336.600 per year.
Are aerospace engineer and industrial engineer similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Engineering 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.