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Software Engineer Salary in Brazil

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. The Brazil median is $43,626 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$43,626
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,639
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$43,626
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$20.97
varies by city

Software Engineer salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$43,626
Salvador, BR$43,626
Fortaleza, BR$43,626
Manaus, BR$43,626
Brasília, BR$43,626
Curitiba, BR$43,626
Recife, BR$43,626
Goiânia, BR$43,626
Belém, BR$43,626
Porto Alegre, BR$43,626
São Paulo, BR$31,497
Rio de Janeiro, BR$28,758

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a software engineer make in Brazil?
The national median software engineer salary in Brazil is about R$ 223.000 per year (R$ 18.600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 147.000 to R$ 223.000.
Which Brazil city pays software engineers the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 223.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays software engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 147.000 per year for a software engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a software engineer in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, software engineer pay commonly spans from about R$ 97.800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 321.100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have software engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes software engineer pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is software engineer in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.