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Architect Salary in Brazil

Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. The Brazil median is $45,778 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$45,778
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,815
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$45,778
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$22.01
varies by city

Architect salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$45,778
Salvador, BR$45,778
Fortaleza, BR$45,778
Manaus, BR$45,778
Brasília, BR$45,778
Curitiba, BR$45,778
Recife, BR$45,778
Goiânia, BR$45,778
Belém, BR$45,778
Porto Alegre, BR$45,778
São Paulo, BR$32,867
Rio de Janeiro, BR$30,715

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a architect make in Brazil?
The national median architect salary in Brazil is about R$ 234.000 per year (R$ 19.500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 157.000 to R$ 234.000.
Which Brazil city pays architects the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 234.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 157.000 per year for a architect.
What is the typical salary range for a architect in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, architect pay commonly spans from about R$ 103.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 337.000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes architect pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is architect in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor.