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Average Autocad Operator Salary in Brazil for 2026

An autocad operator in Brazil earns about 61,400 BRL a year. That's 39% 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 26,100 BRL a year, while the very top stretches to 94,400 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 autocad operator make in Brazil?

Average salary
61,400 BRL
5,116 BRL per month
Lowest reported
26,100 BRL
2,175 BRL per month
Highest reported
94,400 BRL
7,866 BRL per month

A typical autocad operator working in Brazil brings home around 5,116 BRL a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 26,100 BRL, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 94,400 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 autocad operator 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 autocad operator 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 autocad operators in Brazil earn less than 63,400 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 40,640 BRL (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 87,520 BRL (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of autocad operators sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 26,100 BRL. The highest stretch to 94,400 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.

26,100
Low
63,400
Median
94,400
High
40,640
25th
87,520
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in BRL

Autocad operator pay by experience in Brazil

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

  • 0-2 Years
    32,620 BRL
  • 2-5 Years
    +33% from previous
    43,480 BRL
  • 5-10 Years
    +44% from previous
    62,420 BRL
  • 10-15 Years
    +19% from previous
    74,380 BRL
  • 15-20 Years
    +8% from previous
    80,500 BRL
  • 20+ Years
    +9% from previous
    87,640 BRL

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 44%. That is the point at which a autocad operator 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.


Autocad operator pay by education in Brazil

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

  • Certificate or Diploma
    38,180 BRL
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +86% from previous
    71,020 BRL

Autocad operator gender pay gap in Brazil

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Brazil is no exception. Male autocad operators in Brazil earn an average of 63,040 BRL a year, while female autocad operators earn around 54,280 BRL. That works out to a 16% 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.

Autocad Operator gender pay gap

14%

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

Men 63,040 BRL
Women 54,280 BRL

Pay raises for an autocad operator 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 Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Autocad operator 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 autocad operators in Brazil reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an autocad operator 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 autocad operators 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

Autocad operator: 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

Autocad operator salary by city in Brazil

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

  • Sao Paulo
  • Fortaleza
  • Salvador
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Brasilia
  • Belo Horizonte
  • Campinas
  • Manaus
  • Recife
  • Joao Pessoa
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
Sao PauloCity67,900 BRL63,040 BRL35,520-103,140 BRL
FortalezaCity66,480 BRL61,760 BRL33,520-99,220 BRL
SalvadorCity64,620 BRL70,700 BRL31,080-106,740 BRL
Rio de JaneiroCity64,300 BRL66,840 BRL27,480-100,140 BRL
BrasiliaCity63,480 BRL70,940 BRL29,320-103,600 BRL
Belo HorizonteCity62,860 BRL66,480 BRL31,180-101,900 BRL
CampinasCity60,480 BRL58,200 BRL31,080-90,980 BRL
ManausCity59,940 BRL56,640 BRL31,380-93,120 BRL
RecifeCity59,660 BRL62,060 BRL29,320-92,680 BRL
Joao PessoaCity59,380 BRL61,840 BRL27,300-93,120 BRL
Porto AlegreCity59,000 BRL55,320 BRL29,640-87,640 BRL
MaceioCity58,520 BRL58,720 BRL27,020-90,620 BRL
GoianiaCity58,440 BRL60,840 BRL29,320-95,760 BRL
Sao LuisCity58,200 BRL60,160 BRL24,720-91,560 BRL
BelemCity57,800 BRL61,780 BRL25,720-89,980 BRL
CuritibaCity57,620 BRL57,820 BRL26,860-91,580 BRL
NatalCity57,360 BRL54,280 BRL32,020-89,280 BRL
TeresinaCity56,880 BRL51,120 BRL27,480-85,940 BRL
LondrinaCity55,580 BRL59,380 BRL26,100-86,640 BRL
AracajuCity54,700 BRL57,440 BRL25,680-88,580 BRL
CuiabaCity54,460 BRL55,940 BRL26,080-85,460 BRL
VitoriaCity53,120 BRL55,320 BRL23,660-82,920 BRL
MacapaCity52,820 BRL54,700 BRL26,080-82,720 BRL
MaringaCity52,180 BRL48,940 BRL25,660-78,620 BRL
Petrolina and JuazeiroCity50,620 BRL51,080 BRL29,040-78,260 BRL
Vale do AcoCity49,560 BRL55,140 BRL24,840-79,000 BRL
SantosCity49,020 BRL52,180 BRL26,020-78,620 BRL


Autocad Operator in Brazil: FAQs

  • How much does an autocad operator make per month in Brazil?

    An autocad operator in Brazil earns about 5,116 BRL a month before tax, based on an annual average of 61,400 BRL.

  • What's the salary range for an autocad operator in Brazil?

    Entry-level autocad operators in Brazil start near 26,100 BRL. Top-end pay reaches around 94,400 BRL. The middle 50% of earners sit between 40,640 and 87,520 BRL.

  • Is the median autocad operator salary in Brazil higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 63,400 BRL, higher than the average of 61,400 BRL. Half of autocad operators in Brazil earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for autocad operators in Brazil?

    Men working as an autocad operator in Brazil earn around 16% more than women on average (63,040 vs 54,280 BRL a year).

  • Do autocad operators in Brazil get bonuses?

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

  • Do autocad operators earn more in the public or private sector in Brazil?

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

  • How often do autocad operators in Brazil get a pay raise?

    An autocad operator in Brazil sees a raise of around 11% every 16 months, equivalent to roughly 8% a year.