Minimum Wage in Brazil

The national minimum wage is R$1,621 a month in 2026, set by Decree 12,797 of December 2025 and up 6.79% from R$1,518. That is R$54.04 a day or R$7.37 an hour.

An hour R$9.21

A week R$405.25

A month R$1,621 ≈ $321

A year R$21,073

Salário mínimo, since 1 January 2026. The legal rate is set a month (highlighted); the others assume 44 hours a week and 13 monthly payments a year. All amounts are before tax.

Proposed: R$1,741 a month from 1 January 2027

The 2027 budget bill estimates R$1,741 a month. The final amount is set by decree in December using inflation to November. That is a rise of 7.4%, to about R$1,741 a month full-time.

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Pay an hour (BRL) Hours a week

A week: R$405.25
A month: R$1,756.08
A year: R$21,073

Months are 52 weeks ÷ 12. Paid holidays, overtime premiums and extra monthly payments are not included.

Who is covered

National minimum

It covers all workers and is also the minimum for pensions and benefits. Several states, such as São Paulo and Paraná, set higher regional floors. Employees get a 13th salary each December.

Next change

The 2027 budget bill estimates R$1,741 a month. The final amount is set by decree in December using inflation to November.

Checked 23 October 2026 against labour ministries, official gazettes and recent reporting. Your own minimum can depend on your age, sector, region or contract, so check with the labour authority or your union. This is a summary, not legal advice. Sources: Mixvale: PLOA eleva salário mínimo para R$1.741 em 2027.

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