Top 10 Dream Careers: Check Out The Professions With The Highest Starting Salaries In Brazil!

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Published on 20/03/2025 at 13:26

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If you are keeping an eye on the highest-paying professions in the country, it’s time to learn about the careers that offer the highest average starting salaries in Brazil in 2024. The survey was conducted by the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Firjan) and reveals a booming job market, with emphasis on the engineering field, according to the ICL News website.

Average Starting Salary Hits Record High

According to the research, the average starting salary in Brazil rose 2% in 2024, reaching R$ 2,178. This increase reinforces the recovery of the market after years of stagnation, maintaining the upward trend that began in 2023, when there was a growth of 1.2%.

“The job market continues to be strong, driving the increase in starting salaries. This study can assist companies in retaining and attracting talent“, explains Jonathas Goulart, manager of Economic Studies at Firjan.

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The 10 Professions with the Highest Starting Salaries in Brazil

Get ready to be surprised by the initial values of the top occupations:

Computer Engineers – R$ 13,794
Mining Engineers and Related – R$ 13,055
Directors of Shows and Related – R$ 11,716
Chemical Engineers and Related – R$ 11,181
Mechanical Engineers and Related – R$ 10,838
Geologists, Oceanographers, Geophysicists and Related – R$ 10,642
Clinical Doctors – R$ 10,071
Production, Quality, Safety Engineers and Related – R$ 9,960
Engineering and Technology Researchers – R$ 9,708
Electrical, Electronics Engineers and Related – R$ 9,489

Highlight: Engineers occupy half of the positions!

Sectors with the Highest Average Starting Salaries

Industry

Oil and gas extraction – R$ 9,104
Support activities for mineral extraction – R$ 4,908
Pharmaceutical and pharmacological products – R$ 4,186
Electricity, gas, and other utilities – R$ 4,009
Extraction of metallic minerals – R$ 4,007

Services

Gambling and betting operations – R$ 9,301
International organizations – R$ 6,801
Financial services – R$ 5,179
IT (Information Technology) – R$ 4,927
Scientific research and development – R$ 4,861

Top 10 Dream Careers: Check Out The Professions With The Highest Starting Salaries In Brazil!

Firjan Study Reveals Positions and Sectors That Pay the Highest Salaries for Beginners. Check It Out!

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