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Registered Nurse Salary in Brazil

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The Brazil median is $23,476 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$23,476
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,956
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$23,476
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$11.29
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$23,476
Salvador, BR$23,476
Fortaleza, BR$23,476
Manaus, BR$23,476
Brasília, BR$23,476
Curitiba, BR$23,476
Recife, BR$23,476
Goiânia, BR$23,476
Belém, BR$23,476
Porto Alegre, BR$23,476
São Paulo, BR$16,864
Rio de Janeiro, BR$15,475

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in Brazil?
The national median registered nurse salary in Brazil is about R$ 120.000 per year (R$ 10.000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 79.100 to R$ 120.000.
Which Brazil city pays registered nurses the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 120.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 79.100 per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about R$ 52.500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 159.600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is registered nurse 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 Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.