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Average Photography Production Supervisor Salary in Brazil for 2026

A photography production supervisor in Brazil earns about 97,900 BRL a year. That's 3% 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 51,340 BRL a year, while the very top stretches to 152,000 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 photography production supervisor make in Brazil?

Average salary
97,900 BRL
8,158 BRL per month
Lowest reported
51,340 BRL
4,278 BRL per month
Highest reported
152,000 BRL
12,666 BRL per month

A typical photography production supervisor working in Brazil brings home around 8,158 BRL a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 51,340 BRL, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 152,000 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 photography production supervisor 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 photography production supervisor 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 photography production supervisors in Brazil earn less than 94,940 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 68,060 BRL (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 117,440 BRL (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of photography production supervisors sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 51,340 BRL. The highest stretch to 152,000 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.

51,340
Low
94,940
Median
152,000
High
68,060
25th
117,440
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in BRL

Photography production supervisor pay by experience in Brazil

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a photography production supervisor 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 photography production supervisor salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    60,400 BRL
  • 2-5 Years
    +31% from previous
    79,260 BRL
  • 5-10 Years
    +31% from previous
    103,900 BRL
  • 10-15 Years
    +20% from previous
    124,400 BRL
  • 15-20 Years
    +9% from previous
    136,200 BRL
  • 20+ Years
    +5% from previous
    143,200 BRL

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 0 - 2 Years to 2 - 5 Years, where pay rises by about 31%. That is the point at which a photography production supervisor 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.


Photography production supervisor pay by education in Brazil

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

  • High School
    69,060 BRL
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +46% from previous
    100,580 BRL
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +38% from previous
    139,100 BRL

Photography production supervisor gender pay gap in Brazil

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Brazil is no exception. Male photography production supervisors in Brazil earn an average of 105,620 BRL a year, while female photography production supervisors earn around 94,380 BRL. That works out to a 12% 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.

Photography Production Supervisor gender pay gap

11%

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

Men 105,620 BRL
Women 94,380 BRL

Pay raises for a photography production supervisor 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 18 months, which works out to roughly 8% 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

Photography production supervisor 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.

53%

53% of photography production supervisors in Brazil reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a photography production supervisor a moderate-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 3% to 5% of base salary. The remaining 47% of photography production supervisors 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

Photography production supervisor: 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

Photography production supervisor salary by city in Brazil

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

  • Brasilia
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Manaus
  • Fortaleza
  • Sao Paulo
  • Salvador
  • Belo Horizonte
  • Goiania
  • Curitiba
  • Belem
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
BrasiliaCity115,640 BRL117,520 BRL57,080-181,600 BRL
Rio de JaneiroCity115,260 BRL125,100 BRL53,860-181,600 BRL
ManausCity114,900 BRL113,420 BRL57,900-176,800 BRL
FortalezaCity114,820 BRL119,700 BRL51,900-180,300 BRL
Sao PauloCity113,740 BRL109,000 BRL60,340-174,000 BRL
SalvadorCity112,440 BRL108,080 BRL57,440-172,200 BRL
Belo HorizonteCity111,240 BRL115,380 BRL53,660-172,200 BRL
GoianiaCity110,120 BRL115,560 BRL53,860-172,200 BRL
CuritibaCity109,340 BRL108,080 BRL56,460-172,200 BRL
BelemCity108,340 BRL118,200 BRL50,340-174,000 BRL
RecifeCity107,860 BRL99,100 BRL60,400-163,800 BRL
Porto AlegreCity105,800 BRL105,800 BRL50,540-161,600 BRL
CampinasCity105,440 BRL100,580 BRL58,200-161,300 BRL
Sao LuisCity98,820 BRL99,460 BRL47,400-152,000 BRL
MaceioCity98,440 BRL94,400 BRL50,080-151,800 BRL
Joao PessoaCity96,980 BRL103,140 BRL45,200-152,100 BRL
MacapaCity95,760 BRL93,140 BRL47,580-146,200 BRL
SantosCity95,720 BRL88,020 BRL53,600-148,300 BRL
NatalCity94,940 BRL103,200 BRL46,400-152,100 BRL
VitoriaCity94,900 BRL89,460 BRL48,560-142,300 BRL
CuiabaCity94,800 BRL98,440 BRL46,400-148,300 BRL
AracajuCity94,400 BRL89,960 BRL50,080-148,300 BRL
TeresinaCity94,380 BRL89,120 BRL52,460-146,200 BRL
LondrinaCity93,340 BRL84,580 BRL50,340-142,300 BRL
Vale do AcoCity91,520 BRL93,220 BRL43,760-142,300 BRL
MaringaCity89,120 BRL96,720 BRL43,360-143,200 BRL
Petrolina and JuazeiroCity85,700 BRL85,700 BRL45,060-136,100 BRL


Photography Production Supervisor in Brazil: FAQs

  • How much does a photography production supervisor make per month in Brazil?

    A photography production supervisor in Brazil earns about 8,158 BRL a month before tax, based on an annual average of 97,900 BRL.

  • What's the salary range for a photography production supervisor in Brazil?

    Entry-level photography production supervisors in Brazil start near 51,340 BRL. Top-end pay reaches around 152,000 BRL. The middle 50% of earners sit between 68,060 and 117,440 BRL.

  • Is the median photography production supervisor salary in Brazil higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 94,940 BRL, lower than the average of 97,900 BRL. Half of photography production supervisors in Brazil earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for photography production supervisors in Brazil?

    Men working as a photography production supervisor in Brazil earn around 12% more than women on average (105,620 vs 94,380 BRL a year).

  • Do photography production supervisors in Brazil get bonuses?

    About 53% of photography production supervisors in Brazil reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 5% of base salary.

  • Do photography production supervisors earn more in the public or private sector in Brazil?

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

  • How often do photography production supervisors in Brazil get a pay raise?

    A photography production supervisor in Brazil sees a raise of around 12% every 18 months, equivalent to roughly 8% a year.