Payment in Brazil

The minimum national wage in Brazil is BRL 1,621 with effect from 1st January 2026.

Five states have their own minimum wage; each one must be higher than the federal minimum wage listed above.

• São Paulo: BRL 1,804.00
• Rio de Janeiro: BRL 1,238.11 – 3,158.96
• Paraná: BRL 1,984.16 – 2,275.36
• Santa Catarina: BRL 1,730.00 – 1,978.00
• Rio Grande do Sul: BRL 1,789.04 – 2,267.21

There are two different pay frequencies, monthly or bimonthly, that companies adopt in Brazil, depending solely on the company and the CBA applicable.

If paid once a month, employees are usually paid on the 5th day of the following month. If paid twice a month, employees are usually paid on the 5th and 20th of the month.

It’s mandatory to make payments to employees or to the Brazilian authorities from a local bank account.