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Physical Therapist Salary in Brazil

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. The Brazil median is $46,952 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$46,952
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,913
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$46,952
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$22.57
varies by city

Physical Therapist salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$46,952
Salvador, BR$46,952
Fortaleza, BR$46,952
Manaus, BR$46,952
Brasília, BR$46,952
Curitiba, BR$46,952
Recife, BR$46,952
Goiânia, BR$46,952
Belém, BR$46,952
Porto Alegre, BR$46,952
São Paulo, BR$33,845
Rio de Janeiro, BR$30,910

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make in Brazil?
The national median physical therapist salary in Brazil is about R$ 240.000 per year (R$ 20.000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 158.000 to R$ 240.000.
Which Brazil city pays physical therapists the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 240.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays physical therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 158.000 per year for a physical therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a physical therapist in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, physical therapist pay commonly spans from about R$ 112.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 313.900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have physical therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physical therapist pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is physical therapist in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +15% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.