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Average Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Brazil for 2026

An assistant aircraft mechanic in Brazil earns about 48,160 BRL a year. That's 52% 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 20,460 BRL a year, while the very top stretches to 74,560 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 assistant aircraft mechanic make in Brazil?

Average salary
48,160 BRL
4,013 BRL per month
Lowest reported
20,460 BRL
1,705 BRL per month
Highest reported
74,560 BRL
6,213 BRL per month

A typical assistant aircraft mechanic working in Brazil brings home around 4,013 BRL a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 20,460 BRL, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 74,560 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 assistant aircraft mechanic 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 assistant aircraft mechanic 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 assistant aircraft mechanics in Brazil earn less than 51,400 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 31,520 BRL (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 69,580 BRL (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of assistant aircraft mechanics sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 20,460 BRL. The highest stretch to 74,560 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.

20,460
Low
51,400
Median
74,560
High
31,520
25th
69,580
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in BRL

Assistant aircraft mechanic pay by experience in Brazil

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an assistant aircraft mechanic 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 assistant aircraft mechanic salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    23,360 BRL
  • 2-5 Years
    +47% from previous
    34,240 BRL
  • 5-10 Years
    +44% from previous
    49,300 BRL
  • 10-15 Years
    +25% from previous
    61,400 BRL
  • 15-20 Years
    +5% from previous
    64,200 BRL
  • 20+ Years
    +8% from previous
    69,400 BRL

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 0 - 2 Years to 2 - 5 Years, where pay rises by about 47%. That is the point at which a assistant aircraft mechanic 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.


Assistant aircraft mechanic pay by education in Brazil

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving assistant aircraft mechanic 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 assistant aircraft mechanic salary in Brazil broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • Certificate or Diploma
    27,020 BRL
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +105% from previous
    55,320 BRL

Assistant aircraft mechanic gender pay gap in Brazil

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Brazil is no exception. Male assistant aircraft mechanics in Brazil earn an average of 52,540 BRL a year, while female assistant aircraft mechanics earn around 45,580 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.

Assistant Aircraft Mechanic gender pay gap

13%

Men earn this much more than women on average in Brazil.

Men 52,540 BRL
Women 45,580 BRL

Pay raises for an assistant aircraft mechanic 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 15 months, which works out to roughly 9% 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 Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Assistant aircraft mechanic 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.

33%

33% of assistant aircraft mechanics in Brazil reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an assistant aircraft mechanic a low-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 0% to 4% of base salary. The remaining 67% of assistant aircraft mechanics 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

Assistant aircraft mechanic: 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.

Public sector 106,500 BRL
Private sector 99,460 BRL

Assistant aircraft mechanic salary by city in Brazil

Assistant aircraft mechanic pay is not even across Brazil. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Curitiba
  • Fortaleza
  • Manaus
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Recife
  • Sao Paulo
  • Belo Horizonte
  • Salvador
  • Brasilia
  • Goiania
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
CuritibaCity53,120 BRL52,380 BRL27,020-80,840 BRL
FortalezaCity52,540 BRL49,300 BRL25,440-78,160 BRL
ManausCity51,100 BRL48,560 BRL25,720-79,600 BRL
Rio de JaneiroCity51,080 BRL55,140 BRL22,660-78,120 BRL
RecifeCity50,980 BRL51,340 BRL23,360-80,920 BRL
Sao PauloCity50,620 BRL51,080 BRL29,040-78,260 BRL
Belo HorizonteCity50,560 BRL53,840 BRL25,940-83,020 BRL
SalvadorCity50,080 BRL54,460 BRL22,420-78,480 BRL
BrasiliaCity49,020 BRL54,700 BRL24,280-80,800 BRL
GoianiaCity49,020 BRL51,400 BRL25,940-78,940 BRL
TeresinaCity48,200 BRL46,400 BRL23,260-73,040 BRL
CampinasCity48,160 BRL47,540 BRL25,940-71,280 BRL
NatalCity48,140 BRL46,720 BRL23,080-70,880 BRL
Sao LuisCity47,760 BRL51,080 BRL21,560-73,120 BRL
Joao PessoaCity46,400 BRL49,700 BRL20,940-72,120 BRL
BelemCity46,040 BRL52,180 BRL20,460-76,540 BRL
Porto AlegreCity46,040 BRL45,620 BRL26,020-74,540 BRL
MaringaCity45,060 BRL43,480 BRL21,980-67,020 BRL
Vale do AcoCity44,800 BRL46,980 BRL20,520-66,960 BRL
MaceioCity44,540 BRL44,780 BRL19,940-67,800 BRL
LondrinaCity44,180 BRL41,820 BRL21,380-68,060 BRL
MacapaCity43,360 BRL44,800 BRL19,060-64,620 BRL
Petrolina and JuazeiroCity43,360 BRL41,660 BRL20,460-64,180 BRL
CuiabaCity43,220 BRL45,060 BRL21,380-66,100 BRL
AracajuCity42,960 BRL49,360 BRL20,940-72,780 BRL
SantosCity39,420 BRL40,040 BRL19,480-61,580 BRL
VitoriaCity38,780 BRL43,520 BRL20,120-64,180 BRL


Assistant Aircraft Mechanic in Brazil: FAQs

  • How much does an assistant aircraft mechanic make per month in Brazil?

    An assistant aircraft mechanic in Brazil earns about 4,013 BRL a month before tax, based on an annual average of 48,160 BRL.

  • What's the salary range for an assistant aircraft mechanic in Brazil?

    Entry-level assistant aircraft mechanics in Brazil start near 20,460 BRL. Top-end pay reaches around 74,560 BRL. The middle 50% of earners sit between 31,520 and 69,580 BRL.

  • Is the median assistant aircraft mechanic salary in Brazil higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 51,400 BRL, higher than the average of 48,160 BRL. Half of assistant aircraft mechanics in Brazil earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for assistant aircraft mechanics in Brazil?

    Men working as an assistant aircraft mechanic in Brazil earn around 15% more than women on average (52,540 vs 45,580 BRL a year).

  • Do assistant aircraft mechanics in Brazil get bonuses?

    About 33% of assistant aircraft mechanics in Brazil reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary.

  • Do assistant aircraft mechanics earn more in the public or private sector in Brazil?

    In Brazil, the public sector pays an assistant aircraft mechanic about 7% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do assistant aircraft mechanics in Brazil get a pay raise?

    An assistant aircraft mechanic in Brazil sees a raise of around 11% every 15 months, equivalent to roughly 9% a year.