Paralegal Salary in Brazil
Paralegals support lawyers with research, drafting, and case management. The Brazil median is $32,084 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
$32,084
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,680
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$32,084
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$15.43
varies by city
Paralegal salary by city in Brazil
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte, BR | $32,084 | $2,680 | 0% |
| Salvador, BR | $32,084 | $2,680 | 0% |
| Fortaleza, BR | $32,084 | $2,680 | 0% |
| Manaus, BR | $32,084 | $2,680 | 0% |
| Brasília, BR | $32,084 | $2,680 | 0% |
| Curitiba, BR | $32,084 | $2,680 | 0% |
| Recife, BR | $32,084 | $2,680 | 0% |
| Goiânia, BR | $32,084 | $2,680 | 0% |
| Belém, BR | $32,084 | $2,680 | 0% |
| Porto Alegre, BR | $32,084 | $2,680 | 0% |
| São Paulo, BR | $22,889 | $1,917 | -29% |
| Rio de Janeiro, BR | $21,324 | $1,780 | -34% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a paralegal make in Brazil?
- The national median paralegal salary in Brazil is about R$ 164.000 per year (R$ 13.700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 109.000 to R$ 164.000.
- Which Brazil city pays paralegals the most?
- Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 164.000 per year.
- Which Brazil city pays paralegals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 109.000 per year for a paralegal.
- What is the typical salary range for a paralegal in Brazil?
- Across Brazil cities we cover, paralegal pay commonly spans from about R$ 65.500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 218.100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Brazil cities have paralegal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes paralegal pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
- Is paralegal in demand in Brazil?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Lawyer, Corporate Attorney.