Brazil created 72,960 formal jobs in May 2026, below April’s 85,888, marking the lowest level of job creation in 2026 so far. The result reflected 2.21 million hires and 2.13 million layoffs during the month. In the first five months of the year, Brazil generated 767,326 formal jobs, lifting the total stock of formal employment to 47.88 million. Services led job creation with 45,655 new positions, followed by construction (+12,096), agriculture (+10,205), and industry (+4,974), while commerce was broadly flat with just 40 net jobs. Regionally, 22 of Brazil’s 27 states posted positive job balances, led by São Paulo (+18,224), Espírito Santo (+9,532), and Rio de Janeiro (+9,195). Meanwhile, the average starting salary fell to R$2,384.10 in May from R$2,402.07 in April. source: Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, MTE

Non Farm Payrolls in Brazil increased by 73 thousand in May of 2026. Non Farm Payrolls in Brazil averaged 75.22 Thousand from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 432.00 Thousand in February of 2025 and a record low of -860.50 Thousand in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Net Payrolls - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Brazil Net Payrolls - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Non Farm Payrolls in Brazil increased by 73 thousand in May of 2026. Non Farm Payrolls in Brazil is expected to be 120.00 Thousand by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Brazil Net Payrolls is projected to trend around 170.00 Thousand in 2027 and 250.00 Thousand in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-28 05:30 PM
Net Payrolls
Apr 85.89K 228.21K 230K 235.0K
2026-06-30 05:30 PM
Net Payrolls
May 72.96K 85.89K 115K 100.0K
2026-07-30 05:30 PM
Net Payrolls
Jun 72.96K 120K


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 102.70 102.33 Million May 2026
Employment Rate 58.60 58.40 percent May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 62.00 62.00 percent May 2026
Labour Costs 172.74 165.28 points Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 1621.00 1621.00 BRL/Month May 2026
Net Payrolls 72.96 85.89 Thousand May 2026
Population 213.42 212.58 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 93.90 96.00 points Apr 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 62.00 62.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 6.07 6.32 Million May 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.60 5.80 percent May 2026
Wages 3732.00 3750.00 BRL/Month Apr 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 3542.00 3541.00 BRL/Month Apr 2026


Brazil Net Payrolls
In Brazil, net payrolls refer to the change in total formal employment, that is, the difference between admitted and dismissed.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
72.96 85.89 432.00 -860.50 1999 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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Brazil Job Creation Slows in May
Brazil created 72,960 formal jobs in May 2026, below April’s 85,888, marking the lowest level of job creation in 2026 so far. The result reflected 2.21 million hires and 2.13 million layoffs during the month. In the first five months of the year, Brazil generated 767,326 formal jobs, lifting the total stock of formal employment to 47.88 million. Services led job creation with 45,655 new positions, followed by construction (+12,096), agriculture (+10,205), and industry (+4,974), while commerce was broadly flat with just 40 net jobs. Regionally, 22 of Brazil’s 27 states posted positive job balances, led by São Paulo (+18,224), Espírito Santo (+9,532), and Rio de Janeiro (+9,195). Meanwhile, the average starting salary fell to R$2,384.10 in May from R$2,402.07 in April.
2026-06-30
Brazil Adds Fewer Jobs Than Expected
Brazil created 85,888 formal jobs in April 2026, falling short of forecasts for 230 thousand and marking the smallest monthly gain since last November. The figure reflects the net difference between 2.27 million hires and 2.18 million layoffs during the month. Services led employment growth with 69,601 new positions, followed by construction (+23,525) and industry (+9,256), while commerce shed 26,614 jobs. Agriculture also posted a modest gain of 6,760 jobs, driven by coffee and apple cultivation. Regionally, 24 of Brazil’s 27 states recorded positive job balances, led by São Paulo with 20,202 new jobs, followed by Rio de Janeiro (+11,741) and Minas Gerais (+8,991). The stock of formal employment relationships was revised to 47.81 million after an update to the RAIS database. Meanwhile, the average real starting salary rose to BRL 2,386.56 in April from BRL 2,369.88 in March and was 1.8% higher than a year earlier.
2026-05-28
Brazil Posts Strongest Job Gain Since April 2025
Brazil created 255,321 jobs in February 2026, up from 112,334 net payrolls in January and the highest since February 2025. There were 2,381,767 hires and 2,126,446 layoffs. By sector, all five major activity groups posted gains: services up 177,953, general industry up 32,027, construction up 31,099, agriculture up 8,123, and commerce up 6,127. By region, all five Brazilian regions showed positive balances, with the Mid-West recording the highest percentage increase at 0.89%. By state, 24 of 27 posted gains, led by São Paulo up 95,896 (0.66%), Rio Grande do Sul up 24,392 (0.84%), and Minas Gerais up 22,874 (0.46%). By demographics, women accounted for 155,064 new jobs and men for 100,257. People aged 18–24 led with 116,925 jobs. Those with high school education gained 162,295 positions. People earning 1–1.5 minimum salaries added 169,007 jobs.
2026-03-31