Firjan study reveals positions and sectors that pay the highest salaries for those starting out. Check it out!
If you are keeping an eye on the highest paying professions of the country, it's time to learn about the careers that offer the highest average entry-level salaries in Brazil in 2024. The survey was carried out by Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Firjan) and reveals a buoyant job market, with emphasis on the engineering area, according to the ICL News website.
Average entry salary breaks record
According to the research, the average starting salary in Brazil rose 2% in 2024, reaching R$ 2.178. This increase reinforces the market recovery after years of stagnation, maintaining the upward trend that began in 2023, when there was 1,2% growth.
"The job market remains buoyant, driving up entry-level salaries. This study can help companies retain and attract talent“, explains Jonathas Goulart, manager of Economic Studies at Firjan.
- Flamengo begins technical phase of construction of new stadium in Gasômetro
- Manpower offers job vacancies for machine operator in Mairinque with a salary of R$ 2.817
- Job vacancies at Assaí Atacadista for cafeteria and bakery attendant in Salvador
- New job vacancy at Britânia for a Full-Time Engineer in Curitiba
The states with the highest average salaries are:
✅ São Paulo: $ 2.473
✅ Federal District: $ 2.284
✅ Rio de Janeiro: R$ 2.223 (the only state with a real drop of -0,4%)
The 10 professions with the highest entry-level salaries in Brazil
Prepare to be amazed by the starting values of the main occupations:
- Computer Engineers - R $ 13.794
- Mining and Related Engineers - R $ 13.055
- Show Directors 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 and Related Engineers - R $ 9.960
- Engineering and Technology Researchers - R $ 9.708
- Electrical, Electronic and Related Engineers - R $ 9.489
👉 Highlight: Engineers occupy half of the positions!
Sectors with the highest average starting salaries
Industry
🔹 Oil and natural gas extraction – R$ 9.104
🔹 Activities supporting mineral extraction – R$4.908
🔹 Pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical products – R$ 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