Expand your global workforce in Brazil
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Brazil
Capital
Brasilia
Currency
Brazilian Real (BRL)
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish, German
GDP per Capita
$10,217.93
Employer Tax
28% - 30.5%
Payroll Frequency
Fortnightly or Monthly
Talent overview
Brazil, the world’s sixth most populous country, has the third-largest economy among the North and South American countries. The Global Innovation Index (GII), providing insights into the innovation and performance of economies worldwide, ranks Brazil in 57th position. Brazil has 67% of the GDP coming from the service sector.
Major economic hubs:
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Fortaleza
Skills in demand:
Financial sector, Banking, Public relations, Medical professionals
Brazil
Top local universities in Brazil
Universidade de São Paulo USP
Ranking
Local: 1
World: 91
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Ranking
Local: 2
World: 358
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Ranking
Local: 3
World: 360
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Ranking
Local: 4
World: 393
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais UFMG
Ranking
Local: 5
World: 433
Top Local Job Boards
Trabalhabrasil, Vagas, Catho, Buscojobs
Number of LinkedIn users
64,800,000
Top Recruitment Agencies
Huxley, Foxtime
Where to find talent
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Salary Data
Some top jobs in Brazil, along with their monthly salary, are listed below:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (BRL) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Analyst | 11,500 | 2,390 |
| Business Analyst | 10,600 | 2,203 |
| HR Manager | 12,700 | 2,640 |
| Developer/Programmer | 8,790 | 1,827 |
| Project Manager | 10,500 | 2,182 |
| Network Engineer | 7,480 | 1,555 |
| Accountant | 5,920 | 1,230 |
Employ in Brazil
Employing in Brazil
The Brazilian labor laws are protective of employees. In Brazil, all companies and employees are mandatorily represented by unions. Read forward to know more about job engagement in Brazil.
Employee Contract
Employment agreements are mostly for an indefinite duration and only in specific conditions were fixed-term agreements made. All employment contracts should be made in the Portuguese language.
Probation Period
The usual probationary period followed in Brazil is first 90 days.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| March 3 | Carnival Monday | National Holiday |
| March 4 | Carnival Tuesday | National Holiday |
| March 5 | Carnival end (until 2pm) | National Holiday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Tiradentes Day | National Holiday |
| May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National Holiday |
| June 19 | Corpus Christi | National Holiday |
| September 7 | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| October 12 | Our Lady of Aparecida / Children’s Day | National Holiday |
| October 28 | Public Service Holiday | National Holiday |
| November 2 | All Souls’ Day | National Holiday |
| November 15 | Republic Proclamation Day | National Holiday |
| November 20 | Black Awareness Day | National Holiday |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve (from 2pm) | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve (from 2pm) | National Holiday |
Leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual/Earned Leave | 30 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 15 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 17 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll in Brazil
Payroll cycle
The Brazilian labor code establishes salary to employees be made in Brazilian currency and has to be paid at least once a month. Mostly the payments are provided fortnightly or monthly as per the employment agreement.
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Brazil is BRL 1518.00 (Brazilian reals) per month (BRL 50.60 daily or BRL 6.90 per hour).
Overtime pay
Overtime is restricted to a maximum of 2 hours per day. It is paid at an additional rate of at least 150% of the normal salary.
How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax
| Payroll category | Contribution % |
| Social Security | 20-22.5% |
| Employees Severance Indemnity Fund | 8% |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Payroll Category | Contribution % |
| Social Security(with a maximum of 828.38 BRL per month) | 7.50% to 14.00% |
Employee Income Tax
| Monthly Income Range (Brazilian Reals, BRL) | Tax Rate (%) |
| 0 to 2,529.20 | Exempt |
| 2,529.21 to 2,826.65 | 7.5 |
| 2,826.66 to 3,751.05 | 15 |
| 3,751.06 to 4,664.68 | 22.5 |
| 4,664.68 and above | 27.5 |
VAT
The standard VAT rate in Brazil is 17%, although it varies between 12% to 25%, depending on the states.
Bonus
13th-Month Pay
It is mandatory to provide employees with an additional month’s salary at the end of the year, called the 13th-month salary. It is paid in two equal installments, the first by November 30th and the second by December 20th.
Employee Benefits
- Non-mandatory private health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Paternity leave
- Holiday/vacation bonus
- 13th-month pay
- Severance pay
- Transportation voucher
- Daycare assistance
Employee offboarding
In Brazil, employment can be terminated at any time without stating the cause, provided the notice period is followed (or instead payment) and adequate severance is paid. Termination must be communicated in written form, duly signed, and dated.
The notice period for both probationary and permanent employees in Brazil is 30 to 90 days.
Employees’ severance pay is mandatory but depends on the type of termination process.
Visa and
immigration
Non-Brazilian nationals require the following documents:
- Residence permit
- Work Visa
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