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Heavy Forger Salary in Brazil
BRL 64,870 USD
per year
Hourly Rate
BRL 31.19
Bonus
BRL 1,246
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BRL 46K
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BRL 65K
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The average pay for a Heavy Forger is BRL 64,870, which is BRL 31.19 an hour in Brazil. The average salary range for a Heavy Forger is between BRL 46,382 and BRL 78,233. On average, a High School is the highest level of education for a Heavy Forger.
This compensation analysis comes from aggregated salary survey data for Brazil. ERI's compensation information is based on employer-reported data collected from ERI's salary surveys, customer HRIS data, data from Proxies/10Ks and Forms 990, proprietary databases, and purchased survey data. Cost-of-labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc. For more information, see ERI's methodology.
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Salary Potential for Heavy Forger
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Number of Years
2 Years
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BRL 68,190 USD
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What Does a Heavy Forger Do?
Shapes heated metal stock into forgings on power hammer or press equipped with open dies, applying knowledge of forging techniques and physical properties of metal, following work order, diagrams, or specifications, and using measuring instruments and handtools: aligns and bolts dies into ram and anvil of machine, using rule, square, gauges, and handtools. Observes color of metal in furnace to determine forging temperature and signals heater to pull metal from furnace. Directs lever tender to start machine and regulate action of hammer or press, and directs heavy-forger helper or manipulator operator to position and turn metal on anvil of machine. Verifies dimensions of forging, using rule and calipers. May forge cold metal. May be designated according to forging equipment as hammersmith; press smith.
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Average Salaries for Heavy Forger
The average salary of heavy forger in Brazil is R$64.870. The average salary of heavy forger in California is $71,182. The average salary of heavy forger in United States is $62,060. Explore the average salaries for heavy forger in other locations below.
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Aracaju, Brazil
BRL 58,398
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
BRL 66,147
Recife, Brazil
BRL 60,628
São Paulo, Brazil
BRL 68,609
Vitória, Brazil
BRL 60,293
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Alabama, United States
$56,260
Colorado, United States
$66,228
Iowa, United States
$58,571
Kentucky, United States
$57,198
New Hampshire, United States
$63,973
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How much does a Heavy Forger make in Brazil?
ERI's data indicated that, on average, a Heavy Forger is BRL 64,870 per year or BRL 31.19 per hour in Brazil, which is equal to the national average. Top earners have reported making up to BRL 78,233. However, the typical pay range in Brazil, is between BRL 46,382 and BRL 78,233 annually.
What is the salary potential for Heavy Forger in 5 years?
Heavy Forger is projected to see 13.3% salary growth in 5 years.
What are some factors that impact Heavy Forger salaries?
Several factors can impact the salary, including experience, company size, job market, location, industry, and more. Understanding how these factors affect the role can provide opportunities to earn more. Use our salary calculator to find out how much you should be paid based on what someone in your area, with similar experience, earns.
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