# Levels.fyi – Software Engineer Salary in Greater Rio de Janeiro Area, BR

**URL:** https://www.levels.fyi/t/software-engineer/locations/greater-rio-de-janeiro-area  
**Generated:** 2026-05-20T22:22:11.753Z  
**Scope:** Software Engineer roles in Greater Rio de Janeiro Area, BR  
**Location:** Greater Rio de Janeiro Area, BR  
**Currency:** BRL (R$)

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## Aggregate Highlights
- Median Total Compensation: R$221,237  
- 25th / 75th Percentile: R$163,264 / R$298,699  
- 90th Percentile: R$355,281  
- Last Updated: May 20, 2026

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## Key Breakdowns

### Top Paying Companies
| Rank | Company | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | IBM | R$230,732 |
| 2 | Nubank | R$214,203 |
| 3 | Mercado Libre | R$192,800 |
| 4 | BTG Pactual | R$188,682 |
| 5 | VTEX | R$180,503 |

### Top Paying Locations
| Rank | Location | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Belo Horizonte | R$205,888 |
| 2 | Sao Paulo | R$202,147 |
| 3 | Brasilia | R$120,652 |

### Top Paying Titles
| Rank | Title | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Virtual Reality Software Engineer | R$1,552,800 |
| 2 | Machine Learning Engineer | R$1,371,640 |
| 3 | Security Software Engineer | R$1,345,760 |
| 4 | Research Scientist | R$1,294,000 |
| 5 | HPC Engineer | R$1,112,840 |

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## Data & API Access
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- Benchmark Tool: https://www.levels.fyi/benchmark  
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## Attribution
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Include: "Data source: Levels.fyi (https://www.levels.fyi)" in any derived work.

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## Data License
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See https://www.levels.fyi/offerings/data/ for terms and permitted use.

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