Average Airline Copilot Salary in Brazil for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Airline Copilot salary for 2024 in Brazil and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Brazilian real. To keep things simple, we are using the BRL currency code instead of the currency symbol R$.

How Much Does an Airline Copilot Make in Brazil?

An Airline Copilot working in Brazil will typically earn around 117,600 BRL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 56,060 BRL to the highest average salary of 190,500 BRL.

Average Annual Salary
117,600 BRL
Average Monthly Salary
9,800 BRL

Lowest Annual Salary
56,060 BRL
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,671 BRL

Highest Annual Salary
190,500 BRL
Highest Monthly Salary
15,875 BRL

These are average salaries for an Airline Copilot in Brazil and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Airline Copilot to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Airline Copilot salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Airline Copilot Salaries in Brazil

So we've looked at the average salaries an Airline Copilot will earn in Brazil. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Airline Copilot can earn between 56,060 BRL and 190,500 BRL on average in Brazil. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Airline Copilot in Brazil is 129,000 BRL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 129,000 BRL, and 50% of the population earn more than 129,000 BRL.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Airline Copilot salary in Brazil, 25% of the population are earning less than 81,180 BRL while 75% of the population earn more than 81,180 BRL.

75% of the population earn less than 172,200 BRL, and 25% of the population earn more than 172,200 BRL.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Airline Copilot Salary by Experience Level in Brazil

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average airline copilot salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Airline Copilot in Brazil that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 61,780 BRL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Airline Copilot salary would increase to 84,780 BRL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Airline Copilot, the average salary would be 125,100 BRL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 151,800 BRL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Airline Copilot with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 161,600 BRL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Airline Copilot with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 176,800 BRL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
61,780 BRL
2-5 Years +34%
84,780 BRL
5-10 Years +48%
125,100 BRL
10-15 Years +22%
151,800 BRL
15-20 Years +9%
161,600 BRL
20+ Years +8%
176,800 BRL

Airline Copilot Salary by Education Level in Brazil

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Airline Copilot in Brazil based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Airline Copilot in Brazil with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 69,240 BRL.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Airline Copilot in Brazil with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 110,500 BRL.

  • Master's Degree. An Airline Copilot in Brazil with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 187,300 BRL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
69,240 BRL
Bachelor's Degree +57%
110,500 BRL
Master's Degree +68%
187,300 BRL

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Brazil is around 42,800 to 128,000 BRL and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Airline Copilot Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Brazil, a male airline copilot will earn an average of 129,000 BRL, while a female airline copilot will earn around 111,240 BRL.

This means that a male airline copilot earns approximately 16% more than a female airline copilot for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Brazil

Male
129,000 BRL
Female -16%
111,240 BRL

Airline Copilot Average Pay Raise in Brazil

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Airline Copilot in Brazil is around 12% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Brazil is around 9% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that an Airline Copilot in Brazil can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Brazil for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Brazil.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Airline Copilot Bonus and Incentive Rates in Brazil

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Airline Copilot is a high bonus based job, with 85% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

15% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
85%
No Bonus
15%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Brazil earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
106,500 BRL
Private Sector -7%
99,460 BRL

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Airline Copilot

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Airline Copilot in Brazil.

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 109,000 BRL
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 136,100 BRL
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 99,340 BRL
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 68,360 BRL
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 69,240 BRL
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 64,040 BRL
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 116,740 BRL
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 50,540 BRL
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 47,580 BRL
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 174,000 BRL
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 55,840 BRL
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 55,940 BRL
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 108,320 BRL
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 49,360 BRL
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 103,840 BRL
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,200 BRL
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 107,680 BRL
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 50,980 BRL
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 52,300 BRL
Aircraft Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 181,600 BRL
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 56,100 BRL
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 138,200 BRL
Aircraft Rigging Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 53,840 BRL
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 50,660 BRL
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 154,700 BRL
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 120,040 BRL
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 104,060 BRL
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,200 BRL
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 200,000 BRL
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 197,600 BRL
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 43,760 BRL
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 73,260 BRL
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 214,000 BRL
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 118,060 BRL
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 48,160 BRL
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 134,600 BRL
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 125,100 BRL
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 212,500 BRL
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 113,560 BRL
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 175,900 BRL
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 62,100 BRL
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 195,200 BRL
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 108,300 BRL
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 49,200 BRL
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 48,740 BRL
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 101,980 BRL
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 181,600 BRL
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 80,800 BRL
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 159,400 BRL
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 70,880 BRL
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 71,660 BRL
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 95,980 BRL
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 90,900 BRL
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 98,960 BRL
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 73,760 BRL
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 112,620 BRL
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 45,000 BRL
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,200 BRL
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 45,580 BRL
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 63,380 BRL
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 103,820 BRL
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 129,000 BRL

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Brazil, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Aracaju 113,780 BRL
Belem 119,080 BRL
Belo Horizonte 128,500 BRL
Brasilia 127,700 BRL
Campinas 118,520 BRL
Cuiaba 106,780 BRL
Curitiba 128,500 BRL
Fortaleza 129,000 BRL
Goiania 127,700 BRL
Joao Pessoa 111,240 BRL
Londrina 108,120 BRL
Macapa 106,160 BRL
Maceio 110,500 BRL
Manaus 125,700 BRL
Maringa 107,860 BRL
Natal 117,380 BRL
Petrolina and Juazeiro 104,920 BRL
Porto Alegre 117,440 BRL
Recife 125,700 BRL
Rio de Janeiro 127,700 BRL
Salvador 124,400 BRL
Santos 100,280 BRL
Sao Luis 116,180 BRL
Sao Paulo 128,900 BRL
Teresina 115,220 BRL
Vale do Aco 108,320 BRL
Vitoria 102,240 BRL

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