Software Engineering salaries in Brazil
The median senior Software Engineering salary in Brazil is R$195,000 per year, with the market band from R$149,400 to R$251,400 (roberthalf.com, 2026-09-02).
By seniority
lead (Medium quality data)
- P25
- R$250,800
- Median
- R$325,200
- P75
- R$420,000
- per month
- R$27,100
About R$27,100 per month at the median.
Robert Half Brazil Guia Salarial 2026 starting salary percentiles for Gerente de Desenvolvimento, national average of guide cities. Period unlabeled on page; annual reading is impossible since it implies implausible for executive roles pay, so monthly applies. Gross base pay from real Robert Half placements, excludes bonus and benefits.
senior (Medium quality data)
- P25
- R$149,400
- Median
- R$195,000
- P75
- R$251,400
- per month
- R$16,250
About R$16,250 per month at the median.
Robert Half Brazil Guia Salarial 2026 starting salary percentiles for Desenvolvedor(a) Full-Stack Sênior, national average of guide cities. Period unlabeled on page; annual reading is impossible since it implies implausible for executive roles pay, so monthly applies. Gross base pay from real Robert Half placements, excludes bonus and benefits. Back-End Sênior range 12400 to 20900 confirms level.
Sources for these numbers
- https://www.roberthalf.com/br/pt/vagas-detalhes/gerente-de-desenvolvimento
- https://www.roberthalf.com/br/pt/insights/guia-salarial/tecnologia
- https://www.roberthalf.com/br/pt/vagas-detalhes/desenvolvedora-full-stack-senior
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