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Data Scientist Salary in Brazil

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. The Brazil median is $47,930 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$47,930
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,991
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$47,930
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$23.04
varies by city

Data Scientist salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$47,930
Salvador, BR$47,930
Fortaleza, BR$47,930
Manaus, BR$47,930
Brasília, BR$47,930
Curitiba, BR$47,930
Recife, BR$47,930
Goiânia, BR$47,930
Belém, BR$47,930
Porto Alegre, BR$47,930
São Paulo, BR$34,432
Rio de Janeiro, BR$31,693

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in Brazil?
The national median data scientist salary in Brazil is about R$ 245.000 per year (R$ 20.400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 162.000 to R$ 245.000.
Which Brazil city pays data scientists the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 245.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays data scientists the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 162.000 per year for a data scientist.
What is the typical salary range for a data scientist in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, data scientist pay commonly spans from about R$ 107.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 358.200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have data scientist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data scientist pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is data scientist in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +35% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.