Average Architectural Technologist Salary in Brazil for 2026
An architectural technologist in Brazil earns about 73,260 BRL a year. That's 28% below the national average of 101,120 BRL.
Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Brazil sit around 34,240 BRL a year, while the very top stretches to 113,560 BRL. Everything on this page is in Brazilian real (BRL, symbol R$), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.
The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Brazil, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.
How much does an architectural technologist make in Brazil?
A typical architectural technologist working in Brazil brings home around 6,105 BRL a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 34,240 BRL, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 113,560 BRL for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.
The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior architectural technologist working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.
How architectural technologist pay ranges in Brazil
A good way to think about salary in Brazil is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all architectural technologists in Brazil earn less than 77,120 BRL a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".
Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 49,560 BRL (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 105,980 BRL (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of architectural technologists sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.
The very lowest reported salaries sit around 34,240 BRL. The highest stretch to 113,560 BRL, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.
Architectural technologist pay by experience in Brazil
Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an architectural technologist in Brazil, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical architectural technologist salary changes as you move through the career ladder.
- 0-2 Years36,700 BRL
- 2-5 Years+34% from previous49,200 BRL
- 5-10 Years+48% from previous73,020 BRL
- 10-15 Years+22% from previous89,340 BRL
- 15-20 Years+9% from previous97,300 BRL
- 20+ Years+9% from previous106,360 BRL
The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 48%. That is the point at which a architectural technologist typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.
Architectural technologist pay by education in Brazil
Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving architectural technologist pay in Brazil. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.
Below is the average architectural technologist salary in Brazil broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.
- Certificate or Diploma43,520 BRL
- Bachelor's Degree+95% from previous85,020 BRL
Architectural technologist gender pay gap in Brazil
The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Brazil is no exception. Male architectural technologists in Brazil earn an average of 76,440 BRL a year, while female architectural technologists earn around 66,680 BRL. That works out to a 15% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.
A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.
Architectural Technologist gender pay gap
13%
Men earn this much more than women on average in Brazil.
Pay raises for an architectural technologist in Brazil
Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.
A typical worker doing this role in Brazil sees a raise of about 11% every 16 months, which works out to roughly 8% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.
Across all jobs in Brazil, the national average raise is around 9% every 16 months.
By industry
Industries with the highest pay raises in Brazil:
- Banking
- Energy
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Travel
- Construction
- Education
By experience level
Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.
- Junior Level3% - 5%
- Mid-Career
- Senior Level
- Top Management
Architectural technologist bonus rates in Brazil
Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.
59% of architectural technologists in Brazil reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an architectural technologist a moderate-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.
Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary. The remaining 41% of architectural technologists reported no bonus at all over the same period.
Which careers pay bonuses in Brazil
Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.
- Finance
- Architecture
- Sales
- Business Development
- Marketing / Advertising
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Customer Service
- Human Resources
- Construction
- Transport
- Hospitality
Architectural technologist: public vs private sector pay
Public-sector pay in Brazil is about 7% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.
Public vs private pay gap
7%
Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Brazil on average.
Architectural technologist salary by city in Brazil
Architectural technologist pay is not even across Brazil. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.
- Fortaleza
- Belo Horizonte
- Salvador
- Sao Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Recife
- Porto Alegre
- Brasilia
- Manaus
- Curitiba
| Location | Type | Average | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | City | 80,340 BRL | 75,100 BRL | 40,640-123,400 BRL |
| Belo Horizonte | City | 79,120 BRL | 78,480 BRL | 36,020-119,900 BRL |
| Salvador | City | 79,000 BRL | 84,580 BRL | 36,020-125,700 BRL |
| Sao Paulo | City | 78,260 BRL | 78,420 BRL | 40,640-123,400 BRL |
| Rio de Janeiro | City | 78,120 BRL | 84,580 BRL | 36,020-125,700 BRL |
| Recife | City | 75,980 BRL | 77,340 BRL | 39,160-120,040 BRL |
| Porto Alegre | City | 74,060 BRL | 72,180 BRL | 38,680-113,280 BRL |
| Brasilia | City | 73,760 BRL | 78,260 BRL | 34,480-119,560 BRL |
| Manaus | City | 73,100 BRL | 69,400 BRL | 37,800-113,220 BRL |
| Curitiba | City | 72,780 BRL | 73,820 BRL | 35,520-109,340 BRL |
| Sao Luis | City | 72,180 BRL | 77,620 BRL | 31,520-112,620 BRL |
| Maceio | City | 71,020 BRL | 71,660 BRL | 35,340-107,880 BRL |
| Teresina | City | 70,260 BRL | 66,100 BRL | 35,000-107,680 BRL |
| Aracaju | City | 69,780 BRL | 75,500 BRL | 33,120-109,720 BRL |
| Belem | City | 69,400 BRL | 77,640 BRL | 31,040-112,660 BRL |
| Goiania | City | 69,260 BRL | 70,600 BRL | 34,960-108,340 BRL |
| Londrina | City | 68,900 BRL | 69,540 BRL | 34,980-106,600 BRL |
| Campinas | City | 68,900 BRL | 66,940 BRL | 34,120-104,440 BRL |
| Joao Pessoa | City | 68,400 BRL | 73,020 BRL | 32,200-107,880 BRL |
| Natal | City | 66,960 BRL | 65,800 BRL | 36,160-106,740 BRL |
| Cuiaba | City | 66,120 BRL | 70,260 BRL | 34,160-107,680 BRL |
| Petrolina and Juazeiro | City | 64,040 BRL | 60,020 BRL | 31,980-98,140 BRL |
| Macapa | City | 63,700 BRL | 64,300 BRL | 31,400-96,520 BRL |
| Santos | City | 62,460 BRL | 63,480 BRL | 30,220-98,820 BRL |
| Vale do Aco | City | 60,920 BRL | 66,440 BRL | 26,400-96,560 BRL |
| Vitoria | City | 60,880 BRL | 66,480 BRL | 26,280-96,180 BRL |
| Maringa | City | 59,940 BRL | 56,640 BRL | 29,160-92,400 BRL |
Architectural Technologist in Brazil: FAQs
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How much does an architectural technologist make per month in Brazil?
An architectural technologist in Brazil earns about 6,105 BRL a month before tax, based on an annual average of 73,260 BRL.
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What's the salary range for an architectural technologist in Brazil?
Entry-level architectural technologists in Brazil start near 34,240 BRL. Top-end pay reaches around 113,560 BRL. The middle 50% of earners sit between 49,560 and 105,980 BRL.
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Is the median architectural technologist salary in Brazil higher or lower than the average?
The median is 77,120 BRL, higher than the average of 73,260 BRL. Half of architectural technologists in Brazil earn below the median, half earn above it.
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What's the gender pay gap for architectural technologists in Brazil?
Men working as an architectural technologist in Brazil earn around 15% more than women on average (76,440 vs 66,680 BRL a year).
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Do architectural technologists in Brazil get bonuses?
About 59% of architectural technologists in Brazil reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary.
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Do architectural technologists earn more in the public or private sector in Brazil?
In Brazil, the public sector pays an architectural technologist about 7% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.
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How often do architectural technologists in Brazil get a pay raise?
An architectural technologist in Brazil sees a raise of around 11% every 16 months, equivalent to roughly 8% a year.