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Professor Salary in Brazil

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Brazil median is $45,974 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
$45,974
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,834
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$45,974
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$22.10
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$45,974
Salvador, BR$45,974
Fortaleza, BR$45,974
Manaus, BR$45,974
Brasília, BR$45,974
Curitiba, BR$45,974
Recife, BR$45,974
Goiânia, BR$45,974
Belém, BR$45,974
Porto Alegre, BR$45,974
São Paulo, BR$33,062
Rio de Janeiro, BR$30,715

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Brazil?
The national median professor salary in Brazil is about R$ 235.000 per year (R$ 19.600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 157.000 to R$ 235.000.
Which Brazil city pays professors the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 235.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 157.000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about R$ 118.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 338.400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is professor in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.