Average Oil Service Unit Operator Salary in Brazil for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Oil Service Unit Operator 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 an Oil Service Unit Operator Make in Brazil?

An Oil Service Unit Operator working in Brazil will typically earn around 50,980 BRL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 25,720 BRL to the highest average salary of 79,280 BRL.

Average Annual Salary
50,980 BRL
Average Monthly Salary
4,248 BRL

Lowest Annual Salary
25,720 BRL
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,143 BRL

Highest Annual Salary
79,280 BRL
Highest Monthly Salary
6,606 BRL

These are average salaries for an Oil Service Unit Operator in Brazil and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Oil Service Unit Operator to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Oil Service Unit Operator 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 Oil Service Unit Operator Salaries in Brazil

So we've looked at the average salaries an Oil Service Unit Operator will earn in Brazil. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Oil Service Unit Operator can earn between 25,720 BRL and 79,280 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 an Oil Service Unit Operator in Brazil is 48,640 BRL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 48,640 BRL, and 50% of the population earn more than 48,640 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 Oil Service Unit Operator salary in Brazil, 25% of the population are earning less than 35,560 BRL while 75% of the population earn more than 35,560 BRL.

75% of the population earn less than 60,340 BRL, and 25% of the population earn more than 60,340 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.

Oil Service Unit Operator 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 oil service unit operator 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. An Oil Service Unit Operator in Brazil that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 32,020 BRL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Oil Service Unit Operator salary would increase to 39,420 BRL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Oil Service Unit Operator, the average salary would be 50,540 BRL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 61,680 BRL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Oil Service Unit Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 69,780 BRL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Oil Service Unit Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 71,280 BRL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
32,020 BRL
2-5 Years +34%
39,420 BRL
5-10 Years +30%
50,540 BRL
10-15 Years +21%
61,680 BRL
15-20 Years +9%
69,780 BRL
20+ Years +5%
71,280 BRL

Oil Service Unit Operator 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 an Oil Service Unit Operator 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. An Oil Service Unit Operator in Brazil with a high school education can earn an average salary of 36,700 BRL.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Oil Service Unit Operator in Brazil with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 61,680 BRL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
36,700 BRL
Certificate or Diploma +68%
61,680 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.

Oil Service Unit Operator 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 oil service unit operator will earn an average of 54,460 BRL, while a female oil service unit operator will earn around 48,560 BRL.

This means that a male oil service unit operator earns approximately 12% more than a female oil service unit operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Brazil

Male
54,460 BRL
Female -12%
48,560 BRL

Oil Service Unit Operator 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 an Oil Service Unit Operator in Brazil is around 12% every 14 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 = ( 12 ÷ 14 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that an Oil Service Unit Operator in Brazil can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% 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%

Oil Service Unit Operator 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.

An Oil Service Unit Operator 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 an Oil Service Unit Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Oil Service Unit Operator in Brazil.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 91,580 BRL
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 103,440 BRL
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 43,080 BRL
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 37,740 BRL
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 47,120 BRL
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 137,400 BRL
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 73,820 BRL
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 101,900 BRL
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 89,120 BRL
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,960 BRL
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,720 BRL
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 102,240 BRL
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 42,040 BRL
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 137,400 BRL
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,620 BRL
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 33,520 BRL
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 35,260 BRL
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 217,900 BRL
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 142,300 BRL
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 137,400 BRL
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 124,400 BRL
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 169,000 BRL
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 63,380 BRL
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 114,000 BRL
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 115,600 BRL
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 84,800 BRL
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 176,800 BRL
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,500 BRL
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 104,920 BRL
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,540 BRL
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 97,060 BRL
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,600 BRL
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 43,340 BRL
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 42,040 BRL
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 76,280 BRL
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 148,300 BRL
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 161,600 BRL
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 180,500 BRL
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 157,600 BRL
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 67,560 BRL
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 93,220 BRL
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 57,440 BRL
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 71,700 BRL
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,480 BRL
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 85,880 BRL
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,800 BRL
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 79,280 BRL
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 127,700 BRL
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,260 BRL
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,720 BRL
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 89,120 BRL
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 61,840 BRL
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 91,380 BRL
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 108,120 BRL
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 86,800 BRL
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 67,320 BRL
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 102,380 BRL
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 86,800 BRL
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 87,760 BRL
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 115,640 BRL
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 129,000 BRL
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 101,840 BRL
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 57,360 BRL
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 119,900 BRL
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 37,740 BRL
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 112,560 BRL
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 180,300 BRL
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 52,180 BRL
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 56,100 BRL
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,120 BRL
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 55,580 BRL
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 187,300 BRL
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 77,860 BRL
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 42,320 BRL
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,720 BRL
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 87,880 BRL
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 115,520 BRL
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 96,560 BRL
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 60,180 BRL
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,960 BRL
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 136,100 BRL
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 98,000 BRL
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,300 BRL
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 55,580 BRL
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 161,300 BRL
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 150,000 BRL
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 105,880 BRL
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 38,060 BRL
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 51,100 BRL
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 136,100 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 48,200 BRL
Belem 50,980 BRL
Belo Horizonte 53,160 BRL
Brasilia 57,360 BRL
Campinas 52,180 BRL
Cuiaba 44,780 BRL
Curitiba 50,980 BRL
Fortaleza 56,460 BRL
Goiania 51,900 BRL
Joao Pessoa 46,880 BRL
Londrina 49,700 BRL
Macapa 48,140 BRL
Maceio 50,580 BRL
Manaus 53,380 BRL
Maringa 44,540 BRL
Natal 46,040 BRL
Petrolina and Juazeiro 44,540 BRL
Porto Alegre 49,300 BRL
Recife 51,400 BRL
Rio de Janeiro 60,480 BRL
Salvador 55,580 BRL
Santos 43,800 BRL
Sao Luis 51,400 BRL
Sao Paulo 54,500 BRL
Teresina 47,180 BRL
Vale do Aco 45,200 BRL
Vitoria 40,600 BRL

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