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Network Engineer vs Site Reliability Engineer salary

In Brazil, a site reliability engineer earns about 56% more than a network engineer $77,667 vs $49,887 per year.

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Technology
Network Engineer
$49,887/yr
Monthly
$4,167
Hourly
$24
Range
$33,727$69,646
10-yr outlook
+5%
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Technology
Site Reliability Engineer
$77,667/yr
Monthly
$6,476
Hourly
$37
Range
$48,302$113,546
10-yr outlook
+22%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileNetwork EngineerSite Reliability Engineer
Entry (10th)$33,727$48,302
25th$41,807$62,994
Median$49,887$77,667
75th$59,766$95,607
Senior (90th)$69,646$113,546

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a network engineer or site reliability engineer earn more in Brazil?
A site reliability engineer earns more, at about R$ 397.000 per year vs R$ 255.000 for a network engineer — roughly 56% (R$ 142.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A network engineer typically earns R$ 172.400–R$ 356.000, while a site reliability engineer earns R$ 246.900–R$ 580.400 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a network engineer averages about R$ 21.300 and a site reliability engineer about R$ 33.100.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a network engineer earns about R$ 172.400 while a site reliability engineer earns about R$ 246.900 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a network engineer earns about R$ 356.000 while a site reliability engineer earns about R$ 580.400 per year.
Are network engineer and site reliability 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.