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Civil Engineer Salary in Brazil

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The Brazil median is $47,735 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$47,735
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,971
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$47,735
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$22.95
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$47,735
Salvador, BR$47,735
Fortaleza, BR$47,735
Manaus, BR$47,735
Brasília, BR$47,735
Curitiba, BR$47,735
Recife, BR$47,735
Goiânia, BR$47,735
Belém, BR$47,735
Porto Alegre, BR$47,735
São Paulo, BR$34,823
Rio de Janeiro, BR$30,715

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in Brazil?
The national median civil engineer salary in Brazil is about R$ 244.000 per year (R$ 20.300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 157.000 to R$ 244.000.
Which Brazil city pays civil engineers the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 244.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays civil engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 157.000 per year for a civil engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a civil engineer in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, civil engineer pay commonly spans from about R$ 107.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 337.900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have civil engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes civil engineer pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is civil engineer in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.