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Workers’ income draws near the minimum wage in seven states in the Northeast, says study

Published by Folha de S.Paulo in 30/08/2026
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After a long period of strong appreciation, the minimum wage is practically equivalent to the earnings of most workers in the Northeast and represents 65% of Brazil’s typical income, the sixth highest proportion among 34 countries, shows a study by IMDS (Institute for Mobility and Social Development).

 

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