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Average Master Programme Coordinator Salary in Brazil for 2026

A master programme coordinator in Brazil earns about 103,580 BRL a year. That's 2% roughly in line with 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 46,880 BRL a year, while the very top stretches to 167,100 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 a master programme coordinator make in Brazil?

Average salary
103,580 BRL
8,631 BRL per month
Lowest reported
46,880 BRL
3,906 BRL per month
Highest reported
167,100 BRL
13,925 BRL per month

A typical master programme coordinator working in Brazil brings home around 8,631 BRL a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 46,880 BRL, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 167,100 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 master programme coordinator 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 master programme coordinator 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 master programme coordinators in Brazil earn less than 112,180 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 71,280 BRL (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 152,000 BRL (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of master programme coordinators sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 46,880 BRL. The highest stretch to 167,100 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.

46,880
Low
112,180
Median
167,100
High
71,280
25th
152,000
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in BRL

Master programme coordinator pay by experience in Brazil

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a master programme coordinator 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 master programme coordinator salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    56,880 BRL
  • 2-5 Years
    +30% from previous
    74,060 BRL
  • 5-10 Years
    +44% from previous
    106,820 BRL
  • 10-15 Years
    +22% from previous
    130,400 BRL
  • 15-20 Years
    +9% from previous
    142,300 BRL
  • 20+ Years
    +11% from previous
    157,600 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 master programme coordinator 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.


Master programme coordinator pay by education in Brazil

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

  • High School
    67,360 BRL
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +18% from previous
    79,240 BRL
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +48% from previous
    117,100 BRL
  • Master's Degree
    +30% from previous
    152,100 BRL

Master programme coordinator gender pay gap in Brazil

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Brazil is no exception. Male master programme coordinators in Brazil earn an average of 112,760 BRL a year, while female master programme coordinators earn around 98,000 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.

Master Programme Coordinator gender pay gap

13%

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

Men 112,760 BRL
Women 98,000 BRL

Pay raises for a master programme coordinator 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 19 months, which works out to roughly 7% 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

Master programme coordinator 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.

34%

34% of master programme coordinators in Brazil reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a master programme coordinator 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 66% of master programme coordinators 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

Master programme coordinator: 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

Master programme coordinator salary by city in Brazil

Master programme coordinator 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
  • Brasilia
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Manaus
  • Fortaleza
  • Recife
  • Belo Horizonte
  • Goiania
  • Salvador
  • Curitiba
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
Sao PauloCity119,560 BRL125,700 BRL55,140-187,300 BRL
BrasiliaCity115,560 BRL123,400 BRL50,620-181,600 BRL
Rio de JaneiroCity115,380 BRL124,400 BRL51,120-183,600 BRL
ManausCity112,460 BRL119,700 BRL52,540-175,900 BRL
FortalezaCity112,440 BRL123,400 BRL50,620-181,600 BRL
RecifeCity109,340 BRL119,700 BRL52,540-176,800 BRL
Belo HorizonteCity108,080 BRL115,940 BRL49,560-172,200 BRL
GoianiaCity107,860 BRL119,500 BRL49,560-172,400 BRL
SalvadorCity107,380 BRL117,520 BRL49,820-172,200 BRL
CuritibaCity106,600 BRL116,540 BRL49,300-172,200 BRL
MaceioCity104,620 BRL113,220 BRL47,720-164,200 BRL
Porto AlegreCity102,380 BRL110,120 BRL47,760-159,500 BRL
BelemCity102,380 BRL110,120 BRL47,760-159,500 BRL
CampinasCity100,580 BRL108,320 BRL47,180-159,400 BRL
TeresinaCity100,280 BRL110,340 BRL47,120-159,400 BRL
LondrinaCity98,820 BRL104,140 BRL46,720-157,600 BRL
NatalCity98,140 BRL104,440 BRL44,720-152,300 BRL
Joao PessoaCity97,840 BRL104,140 BRL46,720-157,600 BRL
Sao LuisCity95,600 BRL105,880 BRL44,540-154,700 BRL
MacapaCity93,660 BRL97,900 BRL43,360-148,300 BRL
CuiabaCity93,220 BRL102,380 BRL44,140-151,800 BRL
AracajuCity93,140 BRL99,280 BRL43,360-148,300 BRL
MaringaCity92,880 BRL97,900 BRL44,180-148,300 BRL
Vale do AcoCity91,960 BRL99,100 BRL43,220-148,300 BRL
SantosCity91,380 BRL98,000 BRL40,640-142,300 BRL
VitoriaCity90,900 BRL95,600 BRL42,400-143,200 BRL
Petrolina and JuazeiroCity83,900 BRL91,960 BRL37,880-137,400 BRL


Master Programme Coordinator in Brazil: FAQs

  • How much does a master programme coordinator make per month in Brazil?

    A master programme coordinator in Brazil earns about 8,631 BRL a month before tax, based on an annual average of 103,580 BRL.

  • What's the salary range for a master programme coordinator in Brazil?

    Entry-level master programme coordinators in Brazil start near 46,880 BRL. Top-end pay reaches around 167,100 BRL. The middle 50% of earners sit between 71,280 and 152,000 BRL.

  • Is the median master programme coordinator salary in Brazil higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 112,180 BRL, higher than the average of 103,580 BRL. Half of master programme coordinators in Brazil earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for master programme coordinators in Brazil?

    Men working as a master programme coordinator in Brazil earn around 15% more than women on average (112,760 vs 98,000 BRL a year).

  • Do master programme coordinators in Brazil get bonuses?

    About 34% of master programme coordinators in Brazil reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary.

  • Do master programme coordinators earn more in the public or private sector in Brazil?

    In Brazil, the public sector pays a master programme coordinator about 7% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do master programme coordinators in Brazil get a pay raise?

    A master programme coordinator in Brazil sees a raise of around 11% every 19 months, equivalent to roughly 7% a year.