Plumber Salary in Brazil
Plumbers install and repair piping, fixtures, and water systems. The Brazil median is $31,693 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
$31,693
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,641
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$31,693
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$15.24
varies by city
Plumber salary by city in Brazil
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte, BR | $31,693 | $2,641 | 0% |
| Salvador, BR | $31,693 | $2,641 | 0% |
| Fortaleza, BR | $31,693 | $2,641 | 0% |
| Manaus, BR | $31,693 | $2,641 | 0% |
| Brasília, BR | $31,693 | $2,641 | 0% |
| Curitiba, BR | $31,693 | $2,641 | 0% |
| Recife, BR | $31,693 | $2,641 | 0% |
| Goiânia, BR | $31,693 | $2,641 | 0% |
| Belém, BR | $31,693 | $2,641 | 0% |
| Porto Alegre, BR | $31,693 | $2,641 | 0% |
| São Paulo, BR | $23,281 | $1,937 | -27% |
| Rio de Janeiro, BR | $20,346 | $1,702 | -36% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a plumber make in Brazil?
- The national median plumber salary in Brazil is about R$ 162.000 per year (R$ 13.500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 104.000 to R$ 162.000.
- Which Brazil city pays plumbers the most?
- Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 162.000 per year.
- Which Brazil city pays plumbers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 104.000 per year for a plumber.
- What is the typical salary range for a plumber in Brazil?
- Across Brazil cities we cover, plumber pay commonly spans from about R$ 73.300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 224.400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Brazil cities have plumber salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes plumber pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
- Is plumber in demand in Brazil?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Carpenter, Chef.