Mechanical Engineer Salary in Brazil
Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The Brazil median is $34,040 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$34,040
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,837
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$34,040
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$16.36
varies by city
Mechanical Engineer salary by city in Brazil
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte, BR | $34,040 | $2,837 | 0% |
| Salvador, BR | $34,040 | $2,837 | 0% |
| Fortaleza, BR | $34,040 | $2,837 | 0% |
| Manaus, BR | $34,040 | $2,837 | 0% |
| Brasília, BR | $34,040 | $2,837 | 0% |
| Curitiba, BR | $34,040 | $2,837 | 0% |
| Recife, BR | $34,040 | $2,837 | 0% |
| Goiânia, BR | $34,040 | $2,837 | 0% |
| Belém, BR | $34,040 | $2,837 | 0% |
| Porto Alegre, BR | $34,040 | $2,837 | 0% |
| São Paulo, BR | $24,454 | $2,035 | -28% |
| Rio de Janeiro, BR | $22,498 | $1,878 | -34% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a mechanical engineer make in Brazil?
- The national median mechanical engineer salary in Brazil is about R$ 174.000 per year (R$ 14.500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 115.000 to R$ 174.000.
- Which Brazil city pays mechanical engineers the most?
- Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 174.000 per year.
- Which Brazil city pays mechanical engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 115.000 per year for a mechanical engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in Brazil?
- Across Brazil cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about R$ 76.300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 241.000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Brazil cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
- Is mechanical engineer in demand in Brazil?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.