BRL 18,216 per year
Employing in Brazil
Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Brazil.
Minimum Wage
BRL 18,216
per year
Employer costs
~6.8%
of salary
Minimum Wage
Employer costs
- Social Contribution: 5.8%
- Work Accident Insurance: 1%
Taxes
Estimated employer contributions of approximately 6.8% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.
Employee Taxes
0%
R$0 – R$27,110
7.5%
R$27,110 – R$33,920
15%
R$33,920 – R$45,013
22.5%
R$45,013 – R$55,976
27.5%
R$55,976+
Employer Taxes & Contributions
Estimated Employer Cost
~6.8%
Social Contribution
5.8%
Work Accident Insurance
1%
Working hours
Working hours per week
44 hours per week
Leave
Personal/Carer's leave
15 days per year. Medical certificate required
Public holidays in Brazil
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Carnival
2026-02-16
Carnival
2026-02-17
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Easter Sunday
2026-04-05
Tiradentes
2026-04-21
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Corpus Christi
2026-06-04
Independence Day
2026-09-07
Our Lady Of Aparecida
2026-10-12
All Souls' Day
2026-11-02
Republic Proclamation Day
2026-11-15
Black Awareness Day
2026-11-20
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Termination
Notice period
30 days minimum
Probation period
0 – 90 days
