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Average Electromechanical Technician Salary in Brazil for 2026

An electromechanical technician in Brazil earns about 53,600 BRL a year. That's 47% 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 22,400 BRL a year, while the very top stretches to 83,140 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 electromechanical technician make in Brazil?

Average salary
53,600 BRL
4,466 BRL per month
Lowest reported
22,400 BRL
1,866 BRL per month
Highest reported
83,140 BRL
6,928 BRL per month

A typical electromechanical technician working in Brazil brings home around 4,466 BRL a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 22,400 BRL, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 83,140 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 electromechanical technician 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 electromechanical technician 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 electromechanical technicians in Brazil earn less than 58,200 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 37,740 BRL (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 74,940 BRL (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of electromechanical technicians sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 22,400 BRL. The highest stretch to 83,140 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.

22,400
Low
58,200
Median
83,140
High
37,740
25th
74,940
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in BRL

Electromechanical technician pay by experience in Brazil

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

  • 0-2 Years
    29,040 BRL
  • 2-5 Years
    +31% from previous
    38,180 BRL
  • 5-10 Years
    +42% from previous
    54,180 BRL
  • 10-15 Years
    +24% from previous
    66,940 BRL
  • 15-20 Years
    +8% from previous
    72,120 BRL
  • 20+ Years
    +9% from previous
    78,500 BRL

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 42%. That is the point at which a electromechanical technician 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.


Electromechanical technician pay by education in Brazil

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

  • High School
    31,380 BRL
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +55% from previous
    48,640 BRL
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +66% from previous
    80,540 BRL

Electromechanical technician gender pay gap in Brazil

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Brazil is no exception. Male electromechanical technicians in Brazil earn an average of 55,840 BRL a year, while female electromechanical technicians earn around 49,360 BRL. That works out to a 13% 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.

Electromechanical Technician gender pay gap

12%

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

Men 55,840 BRL
Women 49,360 BRL

Pay raises for an electromechanical technician 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 9% every 18 months, which works out to roughly 6% 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

Electromechanical technician 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 electromechanical technicians in Brazil reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an electromechanical technician 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 electromechanical technicians 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

Electromechanical technician: 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

Electromechanical technician salary by city in Brazil

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

  • Brasilia
  • Sao Paulo
  • Salvador
  • Belo Horizonte
  • Porto Alegre
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Recife
  • Curitiba
  • Sao Luis
  • Goiania
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
BrasiliaCity59,480 BRL62,460 BRL25,660-93,100 BRL
Sao PauloCity59,240 BRL57,440 BRL28,720-90,540 BRL
SalvadorCity56,140 BRL61,180 BRL24,860-89,800 BRL
Belo HorizonteCity55,940 BRL52,380 BRL26,860-83,300 BRL
Porto AlegreCity55,140 BRL55,020 BRL25,720-83,100 BRL
Rio de JaneiroCity55,140 BRL60,480 BRL23,360-84,580 BRL
RecifeCity55,020 BRL53,660 BRL28,900-85,020 BRL
CuritibaCity53,860 BRL49,020 BRL26,660-80,800 BRL
Sao LuisCity53,840 BRL56,640 BRL23,260-83,060 BRL
GoianiaCity53,840 BRL51,100 BRL26,100-80,840 BRL
ManausCity53,600 BRL53,380 BRL24,860-80,760 BRL
FortalezaCity52,880 BRL57,360 BRL25,660-86,460 BRL
TeresinaCity51,100 BRL50,180 BRL23,360-80,580 BRL
CuiabaCity50,580 BRL45,260 BRL24,860-75,220 BRL
CampinasCity50,540 BRL52,820 BRL27,380-80,540 BRL
BelemCity50,520 BRL56,100 BRL24,820-80,760 BRL
NatalCity50,080 BRL50,340 BRL23,260-79,120 BRL
AracajuCity49,300 BRL53,660 BRL21,980-77,340 BRL
MacapaCity48,820 BRL46,400 BRL23,260-71,660 BRL
MaceioCity48,300 BRL48,160 BRL24,720-74,300 BRL
Joao PessoaCity47,580 BRL53,120 BRL23,380-74,300 BRL
VitoriaCity46,400 BRL49,700 BRL20,940-72,120 BRL
MaringaCity45,620 BRL46,980 BRL22,540-70,700 BRL
Vale do AcoCity45,580 BRL47,580 BRL21,100-69,040 BRL
SantosCity45,060 BRL41,560 BRL21,980-66,100 BRL
LondrinaCity43,800 BRL45,200 BRL23,660-69,540 BRL
Petrolina and JuazeiroCity41,480 BRL43,520 BRL21,020-67,900 BRL


Electromechanical Technician in Brazil: FAQs

  • How much does an electromechanical technician make per month in Brazil?

    An electromechanical technician in Brazil earns about 4,466 BRL a month before tax, based on an annual average of 53,600 BRL.

  • What's the salary range for an electromechanical technician in Brazil?

    Entry-level electromechanical technicians in Brazil start near 22,400 BRL. Top-end pay reaches around 83,140 BRL. The middle 50% of earners sit between 37,740 and 74,940 BRL.

  • Is the median electromechanical technician salary in Brazil higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 58,200 BRL, higher than the average of 53,600 BRL. Half of electromechanical technicians in Brazil earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for electromechanical technicians in Brazil?

    Men working as an electromechanical technician in Brazil earn around 13% more than women on average (55,840 vs 49,360 BRL a year).

  • Do electromechanical technicians in Brazil get bonuses?

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

  • Do electromechanical technicians earn more in the public or private sector in Brazil?

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

  • How often do electromechanical technicians in Brazil get a pay raise?

    An electromechanical technician in Brazil sees a raise of around 9% every 18 months, equivalent to roughly 6% a year.