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Pharmacist Salary in Brazil

Pharmacists dispense medication and advise patients and providers on safe, effective use. The Brazil median is $67,494 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$67,494
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,634
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$67,494
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$32.45
varies by city

Pharmacist salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$67,494
Salvador, BR$67,494
Fortaleza, BR$67,494
Manaus, BR$67,494
Brasília, BR$67,494
Curitiba, BR$67,494
Recife, BR$67,494
Goiânia, BR$67,494
Belém, BR$67,494
Porto Alegre, BR$67,494
São Paulo, BR$49,300
Rio de Janeiro, BR$43,626

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pharmacist make in Brazil?
The national median pharmacist salary in Brazil is about R$ 345.000 per year (R$ 28.800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 223.000 to R$ 345.000.
Which Brazil city pays pharmacists the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 345.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays pharmacists the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 223.000 per year for a pharmacist.
What is the typical salary range for a pharmacist in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, pharmacist pay commonly spans from about R$ 158.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 439.900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have pharmacist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes pharmacist pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is pharmacist in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.