Average Energy Technical Assistant Salary in Brazil for 2026
An energy technical assistant in Brazil earns about 63,380 BRL a year. That's 37% 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 28,720 BRL a year, while the very top stretches to 97,840 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 energy technical assistant make in Brazil?
A typical energy technical assistant working in Brazil brings home around 5,281 BRL a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 28,720 BRL, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 97,840 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 energy technical assistant 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 energy technical assistant 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 energy technical assistants in Brazil earn less than 66,100 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 43,220 BRL (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 88,020 BRL (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of energy technical assistants sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.
The very lowest reported salaries sit around 28,720 BRL. The highest stretch to 97,840 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.
Energy technical assistant pay by experience in Brazil
Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an energy technical assistant 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 energy technical assistant salary changes as you move through the career ladder.
- 0-2 Years32,960 BRL
- 2-5 Years+31% from previous43,260 BRL
- 5-10 Years+49% from previous64,300 BRL
- 10-15 Years+23% from previous79,120 BRL
- 15-20 Years+9% from previous85,880 BRL
- 20+ Years+7% from previous92,240 BRL
The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 49%. That is the point at which a energy technical assistant 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.
Energy technical assistant pay by education in Brazil
Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving energy technical assistant 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 energy technical assistant salary in Brazil broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.
- Certificate or Diploma37,740 BRL
- Bachelor's Degree+88% from previous70,840 BRL
Energy technical assistant gender pay gap in Brazil
The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Brazil is no exception. Male energy technical assistants in Brazil earn an average of 64,620 BRL a year, while female energy technical assistants earn around 55,820 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.
Energy Technical Assistant gender pay gap
14%
Men earn this much more than women on average in Brazil.
Pay raises for an energy technical assistant 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 12% every 15 months, which works out to roughly 10% 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
Energy technical assistant 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% of energy technical assistants in Brazil reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an energy technical assistant 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 energy technical assistants 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
Energy technical assistant: 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.
Energy technical assistant salary by city in Brazil
Energy technical assistant 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
- Manaus
- Brasilia
- Salvador
- Belo Horizonte
- Recife
- Fortaleza
- Rio de Janeiro
- Curitiba
- Goiania
| Location | Type | Average | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | City | 68,400 BRL | 69,040 BRL | 34,540-106,440 BRL |
| Manaus | City | 68,060 BRL | 66,180 BRL | 31,520-101,960 BRL |
| Brasilia | City | 67,300 BRL | 74,620 BRL | 29,600-107,580 BRL |
| Salvador | City | 66,580 BRL | 69,260 BRL | 32,020-102,620 BRL |
| Belo Horizonte | City | 65,940 BRL | 63,700 BRL | 34,540-99,280 BRL |
| Recife | City | 65,940 BRL | 63,700 BRL | 34,540-99,280 BRL |
| Fortaleza | City | 64,640 BRL | 65,760 BRL | 32,620-97,900 BRL |
| Rio de Janeiro | City | 62,860 BRL | 68,320 BRL | 28,860-101,120 BRL |
| Curitiba | City | 62,100 BRL | 60,400 BRL | 32,200-94,800 BRL |
| Goiania | City | 62,100 BRL | 60,400 BRL | 32,200-95,620 BRL |
| Campinas | City | 60,340 BRL | 60,460 BRL | 28,680-96,540 BRL |
| Joao Pessoa | City | 59,940 BRL | 66,020 BRL | 26,660-93,600 BRL |
| Sao Luis | City | 59,660 BRL | 65,760 BRL | 27,620-96,600 BRL |
| Natal | City | 58,440 BRL | 59,240 BRL | 27,620-89,120 BRL |
| Maceio | City | 58,200 BRL | 55,220 BRL | 27,480-84,580 BRL |
| Belem | City | 57,860 BRL | 64,560 BRL | 29,040-92,680 BRL |
| Porto Alegre | City | 57,360 BRL | 57,860 BRL | 29,840-91,380 BRL |
| Teresina | City | 57,320 BRL | 58,520 BRL | 28,720-89,120 BRL |
| Santos | City | 56,880 BRL | 51,120 BRL | 27,480-85,940 BRL |
| Cuiaba | City | 56,100 BRL | 51,120 BRL | 27,480-83,060 BRL |
| Aracaju | City | 56,060 BRL | 58,000 BRL | 27,020-88,260 BRL |
| Macapa | City | 55,820 BRL | 55,940 BRL | 28,860-87,880 BRL |
| Vale do Aco | City | 55,140 BRL | 58,860 BRL | 23,360-84,560 BRL |
| Londrina | City | 54,560 BRL | 54,180 BRL | 27,560-86,520 BRL |
| Petrolina and Juazeiro | City | 53,380 BRL | 53,160 BRL | 25,160-83,760 BRL |
| Maringa | City | 52,460 BRL | 53,120 BRL | 25,940-78,400 BRL |
| Vitoria | City | 51,400 BRL | 54,280 BRL | 23,660-80,280 BRL |
Energy Technical Assistant in Brazil: FAQs
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How much does an energy technical assistant make per month in Brazil?
An energy technical assistant in Brazil earns about 5,281 BRL a month before tax, based on an annual average of 63,380 BRL.
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What's the salary range for an energy technical assistant in Brazil?
Entry-level energy technical assistants in Brazil start near 28,720 BRL. Top-end pay reaches around 97,840 BRL. The middle 50% of earners sit between 43,220 and 88,020 BRL.
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Is the median energy technical assistant salary in Brazil higher or lower than the average?
The median is 66,100 BRL, higher than the average of 63,380 BRL. Half of energy technical assistants in Brazil earn below the median, half earn above it.
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What's the gender pay gap for energy technical assistants in Brazil?
Men working as an energy technical assistant in Brazil earn around 16% more than women on average (64,620 vs 55,820 BRL a year).
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Do energy technical assistants in Brazil get bonuses?
About 33% of energy technical assistants in Brazil reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary.
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Do energy technical assistants earn more in the public or private sector in Brazil?
In Brazil, the public sector pays an energy technical assistant 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 energy technical assistants in Brazil get a pay raise?
An energy technical assistant in Brazil sees a raise of around 12% every 15 months, equivalent to roughly 10% a year.