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Psychologist Salary in Brazil

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. The Brazil median is $50,278 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$50,278
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,187
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$50,278
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$24.17
varies by city

Psychologist salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$50,278
Salvador, BR$50,278
Fortaleza, BR$50,278
Manaus, BR$50,278
Brasília, BR$50,278
Curitiba, BR$50,278
Recife, BR$50,278
Goiânia, BR$50,278
Belém, BR$50,278
Porto Alegre, BR$50,278
São Paulo, BR$36,779
Rio de Janeiro, BR$32,280

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make in Brazil?
The national median psychologist salary in Brazil is about R$ 257.000 per year (R$ 21.400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 165.000 to R$ 257.000.
Which Brazil city pays psychologists the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 257.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays psychologists the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 165.000 per year for a psychologist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychologist in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, psychologist pay commonly spans from about R$ 117.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 355.900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have psychologist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychologist pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is psychologist in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.