Minimum wage: current value and history
- Data for: Oct 2026
- Oct 2025: R$ 1,518.00 (+6.8%)
- Source: Central Bank of Brazil and Ipea (value in force); federal laws and decrees
The national minimum wage is R$ 1,621.00 since January 2026. A year earlier it was R$ 1,518.00.
Series used: nominal minimum wage (Ipeadata). Data updated on .
Value at the end of each year
| Year | National minimum wage, value in force |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through Oct 2026) | R$ 1,621.00 |
| 2025 | R$ 1,518.00 |
| 2024 | R$ 1,412.00 |
| 2023 | R$ 1,320.00 |
| 2022 | R$ 1,212.00 |
| 2021 | R$ 1,100.00 |
| 2020 | R$ 1,045.00 |
| 2019 | R$ 998.00 |
| 2018 | R$ 954.00 |
| 2017 | R$ 937.00 |
| 2016 | R$ 880.00 |
| 2015 | R$ 788.00 |
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Nominal value
The values are nominal, that is, in reais of each period. To compare with today's purchasing power, use the inflation adjustment: the tool below shows each year's minimum wage in minimum wages and in adjusted values.
Who sets the value
The minimum wage is set by federal law or decree, usually effective from January 1. Check the official value in force in the Diário Oficial da União.
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest value of "Minimum wage"?
National minimum wage, value in force: R$ 1,621.00, for Oct 2026. A year earlier (Oct 2025): R$ 1,518.00.
Where does the "Minimum wage" data come from and when is it updated?
The data come from Central Bank of Brazil and Ipea (value in force); federal laws and decrees. This page shows the figure for Oct 2026 and the base was updated on Oct 26, 2026. The source may revise numbers already published.
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