Hire Remote Talent in Brazil
English: LowLargest economy and talent pool in LATAM Calculate hiring costs, compare salaries, and start hiring compliantly.
Timezone
UTC-3
Employer Costs
+40%
Workweek
44 hours
Paid Leave
30 days
Brazil Scorecard
Multi-factor hiring assessment
| Factor | Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Savings | 71/100 | Good |
| English | 30/100 | Limited |
| Timezone Overlap | 85/100 | Excellent |
| Tech Ecosystem | 90/100 | Excellent |
| Regulatory Simplicity | 52/100 | Moderate |
Brazil scores highest in tech ecosystem (90/100) and lowest in english (30/100). Lower English proficiency suggests focusing on roles with less real-time communication requirements. The mature tech ecosystem provides access to experienced professionals with enterprise backgrounds.
Timezone Overlap
US Eastern Time vs Brazil (UTC-3)
US (ET)
Brazil
Overlap
6h
Daily Overlap
9am-3pm
Best Meeting Window (ET)
Brazil operates at UTC-3, which is 2 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. With 6 hours of daily overlap, your Brazil team can attend all standard US business meetings, join daily standups, and collaborate in real-time on code reviews, client calls, and urgent issues. This level of overlap is ideal for roles requiring frequent synchronous communication.
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Why Hire in Brazil?
- Largest economy and talent pool in LATAM
- Strong tech ecosystem (São Paulo, Florianópolis)
- Many global tech companies have offices
- Same timezone as US East Coast
- Note: Higher employer costs than other LATAM countries
Popular Roles to Hire in Brazil
Software Developer
tech
Software developers design, build, and maintain software applications. They write code, debug programs, and collaborate with teams to deliver technical solutions.
Mid-Level Salary
$32,000/year
Key skills:
Virtual Assistant
admin
Virtual assistants provide remote administrative support including calendar management, email handling, data entry, travel arrangements, and general office tasks.
Mid-Level Salary
$13,000/year
Key skills:
Accountant
finance
Accountants manage financial records, prepare financial statements, ensure tax compliance, and provide financial analysis and reporting for businesses.
Mid-Level Salary
$20,000/year
Key skills:
Customer Support Specialist
support
Customer support specialists handle customer inquiries, resolve issues, and provide product assistance through various channels including phone, email, and chat.
Mid-Level Salary
$13,000/year
Key skills:
Data Scientist
tech
Data scientists analyze complex data sets using statistical methods and machine learning to extract insights, build predictive models, and drive data-driven decisions.
Mid-Level Salary
$38,000/year
Key skills:
DevOps Engineer
tech
DevOps engineers bridge development and operations, managing CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, monitoring systems, and ensuring reliable software deployments.
Mid-Level Salary
$35,000/year
Key skills:
QA Engineer
tech
QA engineers ensure software quality through testing strategies, automated test frameworks, bug tracking, and quality assurance processes throughout the development cycle.
Mid-Level Salary
$25,000/year
Key skills:
UI/UX Designer
creative
UI/UX designers create user-centered digital experiences through research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design for web and mobile applications.
Mid-Level Salary
$25,000/year
Key skills:
Content Writer
creative
Content writers create engaging written content for websites, blogs, marketing materials, social media, and other digital platforms to drive engagement and conversions.
Mid-Level Salary
$16,000/year
Key skills:
Project Manager
management
Project managers plan, execute, and oversee projects from initiation to completion, coordinating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring deliverables meet requirements.
Mid-Level Salary
$27,000/year
Key skills:
Employment Laws in Brazil
| Minimum Wage | ~$280/month |
| Standard Workweek | 44 hours |
| Paid Leave | 30 days/year |
| Probation Period | 3 months |
| Severance | ~4 weeks per year of service |
*Labor law data based on official government sources. Regulations may vary by region and contract type. Last updated January 2026.
Employer Costs in Brazil
Employer Cost Breakdown: Brazil vs United States
Mandatory employer contributions added on top of base salary
| Cost Category | Brazil | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | 20% | 7.65% |
| Health Insurance | 0% | 10% |
| Pension | 8% | 5% |
| Other Benefits | 12% | 7.35% |
| Total Employer Burden | 40% | 30% |
Employers in Brazil pay an additional 40% on top of each employee's base salary for mandatory contributions: 20% for social security, 0% for health insurance, 8% for pension, and 12% for other statutory benefits. This is comparable to the US employer burden of 30%. For a mid-level role with a Brazil median salary, this adds approximately $12,800 per year in employer costs, compared to ~$28,800 for the equivalent US position.
* These percentages are added on top of the base salary as mandatory employer contributions.
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FAQs: Hiring in Brazil
The total cost of employment in Brazil goes beyond base salary. Employers must budget for mandatory contributions totaling approximately 40% on top of gross salary. This breaks down to: 20% for social security, 0% for health insurance, and 12% for other mandatory benefits. For a $50,000/year employee, expect total costs of approximately $70,000. Brazil's CLT (labor code) is comprehensive and employee-friendly. The FGTS fund (8% monthly deposit) creates mandatory severance savings. "13th salary" is paid in two installments. The 2017 labor reform allowed some negotiation flexibility but core protections remain.
Data compiled from official government sources, industry surveys, and employment reports. Last updated January 2026.
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