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Veterinarian Salary in Brazil

Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. The Brazil median is $54,191 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$54,191
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,519
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$54,191
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$26.05
varies by city

Veterinarian salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$54,191
Salvador, BR$54,191
Fortaleza, BR$54,191
Manaus, BR$54,191
Brasília, BR$54,191
Curitiba, BR$54,191
Recife, BR$54,191
Goiânia, BR$54,191
Belém, BR$54,191
Porto Alegre, BR$54,191
São Paulo, BR$39,127
Rio de Janeiro, BR$35,605

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make in Brazil?
The national median veterinarian salary in Brazil is about R$ 277.000 per year (R$ 23.100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 182.000 to R$ 277.000.
Which Brazil city pays veterinarians the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 277.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays veterinarians the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 182.000 per year for a veterinarian.
What is the typical salary range for a veterinarian in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, veterinarian pay commonly spans from about R$ 129.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 377.600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have veterinarian salary data?
Pay by Role publishes veterinarian pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is veterinarian in demand in Brazil?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.