Teacher Salary in Brazil
Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Brazil median is $27,976 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is BRL). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies
National median
$27,976
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,328
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$27,976
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$13.45
varies by city
Teacher salary by city in Brazil
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte, BR | $27,976 | $2,328 | 0% |
| Salvador, BR | $27,976 | $2,328 | 0% |
| Fortaleza, BR | $27,976 | $2,328 | 0% |
| Manaus, BR | $27,976 | $2,328 | 0% |
| Brasília, BR | $27,976 | $2,328 | 0% |
| Curitiba, BR | $27,976 | $2,328 | 0% |
| Recife, BR | $27,976 | $2,328 | 0% |
| Goiânia, BR | $27,976 | $2,328 | 0% |
| Belém, BR | $27,976 | $2,328 | 0% |
| Porto Alegre, BR | $27,976 | $2,328 | 0% |
| São Paulo, BR | $19,955 | $1,663 | -29% |
| Rio de Janeiro, BR | $18,879 | $1,565 | -33% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a teacher make in Brazil?
- The national median teacher salary in Brazil is about R$ 143.000 per year (R$ 11.900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 96.500 to R$ 143.000.
- Which Brazil city pays teachers the most?
- Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 143.000 per year.
- Which Brazil city pays teachers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 96.500 per year for a teacher.
- What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Brazil?
- Across Brazil cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about R$ 72.800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 190.200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Brazil cities have teacher salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
- Is teacher in demand in Brazil?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.