A new report from Brasscom reveals that Brazil is seeing a significant shift in its technology sector. While the Southeast remains the primary hub for information and communication technology jobs, the country is experiencing a notable decentralization of the workforce. Between 2023 and 2025, regions like the North and Northeast outpaced the traditional South and Southeast in the growth rate of professional roles.
The findings highlight a broader distribution of talent across the nation. While São Paulo continues to lead with 44.7 percent of the country’s formal positions, emerging hubs in the interior and across the North, Northeast, and Center-West are gaining momentum. This shift is supported by local universities, newly developed technology parks, and public initiatives aimed at increasing regional competitiveness.
Currently, Brazil tracks approximately 943 thousand formal technology professionals under the CLT regime. Systems development analysts remain the most common and highest-paid role, with average salaries around 8,337 reais. This underscores the demand for technical expertise to handle cloud computing and automated systems as companies modernize their infrastructure.
Roberta Piozzi, director at Brasscom, notes that this movement demonstrates how digital transformation increases demand for specialized skills far beyond the traditional state capitals. Although regional differences in infrastructure persist, the data confirms that technical opportunities are moving toward a more distributed national model. This expansion is essential for maintaining the country's economic focus on innovation.
For those interested in the full data breakdown, the report provides a deep look at wage evolution and regional employment densities. This study focuses strictly on formal technical roles, such as developers and infrastructure specialists, excluding administrative or support staff to ensure a clear view of the core technical workforce in Brazil.