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Lawyer Salary in Brazil

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Brazil median is $71,602 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$71,602
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,967
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$71,602
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$34.42
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$71,602
Salvador, BR$71,602
Fortaleza, BR$71,602
Manaus, BR$71,602
Brasília, BR$71,602
Curitiba, BR$71,602
Recife, BR$71,602
Goiânia, BR$71,602
Belém, BR$71,602
Porto Alegre, BR$71,602
São Paulo, BR$51,452
Rio de Janeiro, BR$47,735

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Related Legal salaries in Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Brazil?
The national median lawyer salary in Brazil is about R$ 366.000 per year (R$ 30.500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 244.000 to R$ 366.000.
Which Brazil city pays lawyers the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 366.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 244.000 per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about R$ 146.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 567.300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is lawyer in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.