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IT Support Specialist vs Software Engineer salary

In Brazil, a software engineer earns about 49% more than a it support specialist $43,626 vs $29,345 per year.

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Technology
IT Support Specialist
$29,345/yr
Monthly
$2,445
Hourly
$14
Range
$21,422$39,029
10-yr outlook
+6%
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Technology
Software Engineer
$43,626/yr
Monthly
$3,639
Hourly
$21
Range
$27,917$62,818
10-yr outlook
+17%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileIT Support SpecialistSoftware Engineer
Entry (10th)$21,422$27,917
25th$25,393$35,782
Median$29,345$43,626
75th$34,197$53,232
Senior (90th)$39,029$62,818

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a it support specialist or software engineer earn more in Brazil?
A software engineer earns more, at about R$ 223.000 per year vs R$ 150.000 for a it support specialist — roughly 49% (R$ 73.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A it support specialist typically earns R$ 109.500–R$ 199.500, while a software engineer earns R$ 142.700–R$ 321.100 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a it support specialist averages about R$ 12.500 and a software engineer about R$ 18.600.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a it support specialist earns about R$ 109.500 while a software engineer earns about R$ 142.700 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a it support specialist earns about R$ 199.500 while a software engineer earns about R$ 321.100 per year.
Are it support specialist and software engineer similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Technology 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.