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Brazil · 0 open in Recife · updated 2026-10-20

Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Recife, Brazil

A mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Recife earns a median of R$320k a year gross ($62k), from R$270k at p10 to R$400k at p90. Recife pays 0.93× the Brazil median and 56% below the US median of $140k. About 1.7 million people live in Recife.

Estimate · gross / year
R$320kmedian · mid-level · $62k
p10 R$270kp90 R$400k
Rank 6 of 15City factor 0.93×
Pay by level

Release / DevOps Engineer pay by level in Recife

Gross annual pay in BRL. Junior R$250k, lead R$510k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorR$200kR$250kR$300k$48k
Mid-levelR$270kR$320kR$400k$62k
SeniorR$340kR$420kR$510k$80k
LeadR$420kR$510kR$620k$98k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Brazil median (R$350k) times a 0.93 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Recife

Employers in Brazil usually quote monthly gross (CLT) or monthly invoice (PJ), with a 13th salary under CLT.

R$320kgross median / year
R$220k–R$240ktake-home / year (68-76%)
R$27kgross / month
R$150gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

Release / DevOps Engineer pay in other Brazil cities

Brazil overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
São Paulo1.12×R$320kR$390kR$480k
Brasília0.93×R$270kR$320kR$400k
Fortaleza0.93×R$270kR$320kR$400k
Goiânia0.93×R$270kR$320kR$400k
Manaus0.93×R$270kR$320kR$400k
Salvador0.93×R$270kR$320kR$400k
Belo Horizonte0.90×R$260kR$310kR$380k
Belém0.90×R$260kR$310kR$380k
FAQ

Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Recife: FAQ

What is the average Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Recife?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Release / DevOps Engineer in Recife is R$320k a year ($62k). The p10 is R$270k and the p90 is R$400k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Recife with a city factor of 0.93.

How much does a senior Release / DevOps Engineer make in Recife?

A senior Release / DevOps Engineer in Recife earns a median of R$420k ($80k), with a range of R$340k to R$510k. Leads reach R$510k and juniors start near R$250k.

What is an entry-level Release / DevOps Engineer salary in Recife?

A junior Release / DevOps Engineer in Recife earns about R$250k a year ($48k), between R$200k and R$300k. Pay rises to R$320k at mid-level.

Is Recife a good-paying city for Release / DevOps Engineers in Brazil?

Recife ranks 6th of 15 tracked Brazil cities for this role, at 0.93x the national median of R$350k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a Release / DevOps Engineer in Recife?

Roughly 68-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about R$220k to R$240k a year, or R$19k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Release / DevOps Engineer in Recife?

A R$320k gross salary equals about R$150 an hour on a 40-hour week (R$27k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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