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Dentist Salary in Brazil

Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth, gums, and mouth. The Brazil median is $91,166 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is BRL). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

National median
$91,166
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,591
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$91,166
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$43.83
varies by city

Dentist salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$91,166
Salvador, BR$91,166
Fortaleza, BR$91,166
Manaus, BR$91,166
Brasília, BR$91,166
Curitiba, BR$91,166
Recife, BR$91,166
Goiânia, BR$91,166
Belém, BR$91,166
Porto Alegre, BR$91,166
São Paulo, BR$65,538
Rio de Janeiro, BR$60,647

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make in Brazil?
The national median dentist salary in Brazil is about R$ 466.000 per year (R$ 38.800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 310.000 to R$ 466.000.
Which Brazil city pays dentists the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 466.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays dentists the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 310.000 per year for a dentist.
What is the typical salary range for a dentist in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, dentist pay commonly spans from about R$ 219.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 645.400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have dentist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dentist pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is dentist in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.