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Physician Salary in Brazil

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The Brazil median is $117,381 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$117,381
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,782
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$117,381
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$56.43
varies by city

Physician salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$117,381
Salvador, BR$117,381
Fortaleza, BR$117,381
Manaus, BR$117,381
Brasília, BR$117,381
Curitiba, BR$117,381
Recife, BR$117,381
Goiânia, BR$117,381
Belém, BR$117,381
Porto Alegre, BR$117,381
São Paulo, BR$83,732
Rio de Janeiro, BR$79,428

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in Brazil?
The national median physician salary in Brazil is about R$ 600.000 per year (R$ 50.000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 406.000 to R$ 600.000.
Which Brazil city pays physicians the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 600.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 406.000 per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about R$ 288.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 864.000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is physician 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, Pharmacist.