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Surgeon Salary in Brazil

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. The Brazil median is $142,813 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$142,813
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,895
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$142,813
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$68.66
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$142,813
Salvador, BR$142,813
Fortaleza, BR$142,813
Manaus, BR$142,813
Brasília, BR$142,813
Curitiba, BR$142,813
Recife, BR$142,813
Goiânia, BR$142,813
Belém, BR$142,813
Porto Alegre, BR$142,813
São Paulo, BR$101,534
Rio de Janeiro, BR$97,035

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in Brazil?
The national median surgeon salary in Brazil is about R$ 730.000 per year (R$ 60.800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 496.000 to R$ 730.000.
Which Brazil city pays surgeons the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 730.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays surgeons the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 496.000 per year for a surgeon.
What is the typical salary range for a surgeon in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, surgeon pay commonly spans from about R$ 351.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 1.051.200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have surgeon salary data?
Pay by Role publishes surgeon pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is surgeon in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.