Average Culinary Associate Salary in Brazil for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Culinary Associate 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 a Culinary Associate Make in Brazil?

A Culinary Associate working in Brazil will typically earn around 29,640 BRL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 14,820 BRL to the highest average salary of 47,120 BRL.

Average Annual Salary
29,640 BRL
Average Monthly Salary
2,470 BRL

Lowest Annual Salary
14,820 BRL
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,235 BRL

Highest Annual Salary
47,120 BRL
Highest Monthly Salary
3,926 BRL

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

Culinary Associate 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 Culinary Associate Salaries in Brazil

So we've looked at the average salaries a Culinary Associate will earn in Brazil. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Culinary Associate can earn between 14,820 BRL and 47,120 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 a Culinary Associate in Brazil is 30,840 BRL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 30,840 BRL, and 50% of the population earn more than 30,840 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 Culinary Associate salary in Brazil, 25% of the population are earning less than 19,160 BRL while 75% of the population earn more than 19,160 BRL.

75% of the population earn less than 37,620 BRL, and 25% of the population earn more than 37,620 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.

Culinary Associate 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 culinary associate 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. A Culinary Associate in Brazil that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 18,780 BRL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Culinary Associate salary would increase to 22,400 BRL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Culinary Associate, the average salary would be 29,600 BRL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 37,380 BRL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Culinary Associate with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 41,180 BRL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Culinary Associate with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 41,820 BRL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
18,780 BRL
2-5 Years +34%
22,400 BRL
5-10 Years +30%
29,600 BRL
10-15 Years +21%
37,380 BRL
15-20 Years +9%
41,180 BRL
20+ Years +5%
41,820 BRL

Culinary Associate 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 a Culinary Associate in Brazil based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Culinary Associate in Brazil with a high school education can earn an average salary of 22,540 BRL.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Culinary Associate in Brazil with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 37,380 BRL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
22,540 BRL
Certificate or Diploma +68%
37,380 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.

Culinary Associate 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 culinary associate will earn an average of 33,120 BRL, while a female culinary associate will earn around 27,560 BRL.

This means that a male culinary associate earns approximately 20% more than a female culinary associate for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Brazil

Male
33,120 BRL
Female -20%
27,560 BRL

Culinary Associate 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 a Culinary Associate in Brazil is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Culinary Associate in Brazil can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Culinary Associate 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.

A Culinary Associate is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

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 a Culinary Associate

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Culinary Associate in Brazil.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 40,640 BRL
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 31,960 BRL
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 59,000 BRL
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 130,400 BRL
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 148,300 BRL
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 27,480 BRL
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 63,040 BRL
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,800 BRL
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 73,980 BRL
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 48,560 BRL
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 42,040 BRL
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 52,820 BRL
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,520 BRL
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 33,980 BRL
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 69,720 BRL
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 51,080 BRL
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 41,980 BRL
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 42,040 BRL
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 33,960 BRL
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 78,260 BRL
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 37,200 BRL
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 62,100 BRL
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,500 BRL
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 78,960 BRL
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 26,500 BRL
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,800 BRL
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 61,760 BRL
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 48,740 BRL
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 38,340 BRL
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 117,600 BRL
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 56,100 BRL
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 62,060 BRL
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 91,320 BRL
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 118,520 BRL
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 159,400 BRL
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 115,640 BRL
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,560 BRL
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 115,520 BRL
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 31,180 BRL
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 38,340 BRL
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 60,920 BRL
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 78,960 BRL
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 54,560 BRL
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 94,800 BRL
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 89,980 BRL
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 44,140 BRL
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,800 BRL
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 64,300 BRL
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 66,140 BRL
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 60,480 BRL
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 26,500 BRL
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 77,860 BRL
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 50,980 BRL
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 77,400 BRL
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 58,280 BRL
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 54,700 BRL
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 57,360 BRL
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 90,980 BRL
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 96,520 BRL
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 158,700 BRL
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 117,520 BRL
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 101,840 BRL
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 77,620 BRL
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 32,960 BRL
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 124,400 BRL
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 139,100 BRL
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 83,400 BRL
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 31,340 BRL
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 40,560 BRL
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,020 BRL
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 69,240 BRL
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 114,820 BRL
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 43,360 BRL
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 80,800 BRL
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 52,540 BRL
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 204,700 BRL
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,580 BRL
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 37,740 BRL
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 26,280 BRL
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 187,300 BRL
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 142,300 BRL
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 106,980 BRL
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 38,180 BRL
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 42,320 BRL
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 60,840 BRL
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,300 BRL
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 54,180 BRL
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 55,580 BRL
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 25,160 BRL
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 109,000 BRL
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 54,280 BRL
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 34,480 BRL
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 51,340 BRL
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 57,080 BRL
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 41,660 BRL
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 146,200 BRL
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,700 BRL
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,700 BRL
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,500 BRL
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 113,560 BRL
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 72,740 BRL
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 75,040 BRL
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 88,260 BRL
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 89,980 BRL
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 60,180 BRL
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 80,340 BRL
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 69,240 BRL
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 96,720 BRL
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 31,340 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 29,540 BRL
Belem 29,640 BRL
Belo Horizonte 34,080 BRL
Brasilia 32,900 BRL
Campinas 31,400 BRL
Cuiaba 26,500 BRL
Curitiba 29,640 BRL
Fortaleza 32,420 BRL
Goiania 31,180 BRL
Joao Pessoa 28,900 BRL
Londrina 27,020 BRL
Macapa 28,660 BRL
Maceio 27,560 BRL
Manaus 31,180 BRL
Maringa 25,720 BRL
Natal 28,720 BRL
Petrolina and Juazeiro 25,720 BRL
Porto Alegre 27,480 BRL
Recife 31,400 BRL
Rio de Janeiro 35,300 BRL
Salvador 34,980 BRL
Santos 28,820 BRL
Sao Luis 31,400 BRL
Sao Paulo 31,520 BRL
Teresina 26,660 BRL
Vale do Aco 27,040 BRL
Vitoria 23,360 BRL

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