Psychiatrist Salary in Brazil
Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The Brazil median is $131,662 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$131,662
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,975
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$131,662
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$63.30
varies by city
Psychiatrist salary by city in Brazil
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte, BR | $131,662 | $10,975 | 0% |
| Salvador, BR | $131,662 | $10,975 | 0% |
| Fortaleza, BR | $131,662 | $10,975 | 0% |
| Manaus, BR | $131,662 | $10,975 | 0% |
| Brasília, BR | $131,662 | $10,975 | 0% |
| Curitiba, BR | $131,662 | $10,975 | 0% |
| Recife, BR | $131,662 | $10,975 | 0% |
| Goiânia, BR | $131,662 | $10,975 | 0% |
| Belém, BR | $131,662 | $10,975 | 0% |
| Porto Alegre, BR | $131,662 | $10,975 | 0% |
| São Paulo, BR | $95,078 | $7,923 | -28% |
| Rio de Janeiro, BR | $87,057 | $7,258 | -34% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a psychiatrist make in Brazil?
- The national median psychiatrist salary in Brazil is about R$ 673.000 per year (R$ 56.100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 445.000 to R$ 673.000.
- Which Brazil city pays psychiatrists the most?
- Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 673.000 per year.
- Which Brazil city pays psychiatrists the least?
- Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 445.000 per year for a psychiatrist.
- What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in Brazil?
- Across Brazil cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about R$ 315.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 932.100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Brazil cities have psychiatrist salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
- Is psychiatrist in demand in Brazil?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.