Economy, jobs and prices in Salvador, Brazil: official figures
Salvador's gross domestic product was R$ 76.7 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.70% of Brazil's GDP and the 13th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Salvador?
GDP per person in Salvador was R$ 31,724 in 2023, the 2639th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 83rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities; for Brazil as a whole it was about R$ 53,887.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow much of Bahia state's economy is in Salvador?
Salvador produced 17.8% of the GDP of Bahia state in 2023, while holding 17.2% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Salvador?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 70.3% of Salvador's gross value added, industry 13.2%, public administration, education and health 16.4% and agriculture 0.1% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Salvador depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Salvador's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 73rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Salvador?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Salvador earned an average of R$ 4,178.17 a month in 2024 (3.0 minimum wages), the 170th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 47th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Salvador?
The average monthly salary in Salvador rose from R$ 3,716.38 in 2022 to R$ 4,178.17 in 2024 in current reais (+12.4%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 3.1 to 3.0.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Salvador?
Registered companies and organisations in Salvador employed 979,773 people at the end of 2024, 830,574 of them salaried, equal to 38.1% of the estimated population; the 93rd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: 32.0%). Jobs are counted where the workplace is, so they include commuters.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyIs employment growing in Salvador?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Salvador grew from 913,748 in 2022 to 979,773 in 2024 (+7.2%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Salvador?
110,081 companies and other organisations were active in Salvador in 2024, about 43 per 1,000 residents (the 137th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 44.6 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Salvador?
The median monthly household income per person in Salvador was R$ 888 at the 2022 census, the 97th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2740th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities (Brazil: R$ 1,000).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyMore figures
- At current prices, not adjusted for inflation, GDP per person in Salvador went from R$ 15,229 in 2010 to R$ 31,724 in 2023, a rise of 108%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Salvador compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Salvador ranks 13 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Guarulhos | R$ 97.6 billion |
| 11 | Campinas | R$ 92.0 billion |
| 12 | Fortaleza | R$ 86.9 billion |
| 13 | Salvador | R$ 76.7 billion |
| 14 | Niterói | R$ 76.3 billion |
| 15 | Goiânia | R$ 75.8 billion |
| 16 | São Bernardo do Campo | R$ 72.0 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Salvador ranks 238 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 235 | São Pedro da Aldeia | R$ 32,289 |
| 236 | Montes Claros | R$ 32,170 |
| 237 | Itacoatiara | R$ 32,066 |
| 238 | Salvador | R$ 31,724 |
| 239 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 31,491 |
| 240 | Belém | R$ 31,100 |
| 241 | Itaituba | R$ 30,864 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Salvador ranks 248 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | Nova Friburgo | 13.6% |
| 246 | Passo Fundo | 13.6% |
| 247 | Belford Roxo | 13.4% |
| 248 | Salvador | 13.2% |
| 249 | Petrolina | 13.1% |
| 250 | Belém | 13.0% |
| 251 | Governador Valadares | 13.0% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Salvador ranks 184 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 181 | Taboão da Serra | 43.0 |
| 182 | Volta Redonda | 43.0 |
| 183 | Macaé | 42.9 |
| 184 | Salvador | 42.9 |
| 185 | Porto Velho | 42.8 |
| 186 | Eunápolis | 42.8 |
| 187 | Caruaru | 42.8 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Salvador ranks 47 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Parauapebas | R$ 4,191.19 |
| 45 | Sorocaba | R$ 4,187.46 |
| 46 | Recife | R$ 4,182.41 |
| 47 | Salvador | R$ 4,178.17 |
| 48 | Diadema | R$ 4,164.29 |
| 49 | Santa Maria | R$ 4,125.18 |
| 50 | Guaratinguetá | R$ 4,099.70 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Salvador ranks 37 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Santos | 3.1 |
| 35 | São José dos Pinhais | 3.1 |
| 36 | Camaçari | 3.1 |
| 37 | Salvador | 3.0 |
| 38 | Recife | 3.0 |
| 39 | Sorocaba | 3.0 |
| 40 | Betim | 3.0 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Salvador ranks 93 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Santo André | 38.6% |
| 91 | Umuarama | 38.4% |
| 92 | Poços de Caldas | 38.4% |
| 93 | Salvador | 38.1% |
| 94 | Três Lagoas | 38.1% |
| 95 | São José dos Campos | 37.9% |
| 96 | Patos de Minas | 37.6% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Salvador ranks 224 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | Araruama | R$ 904 |
| 222 | Fortaleza | R$ 900 |
| 223 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 900 |
| 224 | Salvador | R$ 888 |
| 225 | Parauapebas | R$ 875 |
| 226 | Itapevi | R$ 875 |
| 227 | Corumbá | R$ 875 |
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Sources
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Estatísticas do Cadastro Central de Empresas (CEMPRE) 2022-2024: local units, companies and organisations, employed persons, salaried employees, wages and average monthly salary (SIDRA table 9509; Brazil, states and the 320 listed municipalities), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 6512e29fcaa1…)
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Produto Interno Bruto dos Municípios, database 2010-2023 (text format, with layout): GDP, GDP per person and gross value added by sector for every municipality, with IBGE urban hierarchy, metropolitan region, Legal Amazon and semi-arid classifications, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1179047b0bcc…)
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Censo Demográfico 2022: mean and median monthly household income per person of residents of permanent private households, Brazil, states and municipalities (SIDRA table 10295), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 34331c7982e4…)
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