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Backend Developer Salary in Brazil

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Brazil median is $43,626 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$43,626
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,639
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$43,626
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$20.97
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$43,626
Salvador, BR$43,626
Fortaleza, BR$43,626
Manaus, BR$43,626
Brasília, BR$43,626
Curitiba, BR$43,626
Recife, BR$43,626
Goiânia, BR$43,626
Belém, BR$43,626
Porto Alegre, BR$43,626
São Paulo, BR$31,497
Rio de Janeiro, BR$28,758

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Brazil?
The national median backend developer salary in Brazil is about R$ 223.000 per year (R$ 18.600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 147.000 to R$ 223.000.
Which Brazil city pays backend developers the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 223.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 147.000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about R$ 97.800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 321.100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is backend developer in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.