Job titles
493,627
people work in administrative assistant roles
Administrative assistant is the most common job title in São Paulo. Office staff is growing fastest, up 21.3% in a year.
Liberdade, São Paulo
The job market inSão Paulo
10.5 million people work in the São Paulo metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Industries
788,949
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 758,854 work in retail and consumer goods and 538,627 in financial services.
Bela Vista, São Paulo
Largest employer
60,704
people work at Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, the largest employer
Banco Bradesco SA and Rede D'Or São Luiz SA are the next largest employers in São Paulo.
Paulista, São Paulo
In demand
8,615
open postings for maintenance technician roles
The most in-demand occupation in São Paulo. Postings for retail clerk are up 27.5% from a year ago.
Vila Madalena, São Paulo
Hiring
228,879
job postings were active in São Paulo in June 2026
Up 14.2% from a year earlier.
Pinheiros, São Paulo
Pay
$11,417
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in São Paulo. The median across Brazil is $7,491.
Faria Lima, São Paulo
Growth
90,444
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 113 largest employers that grew. Trivia Trens SA grew fastest, up 1383.5%.
Vila Olímpia, São Paulo
That's the job market in São Paulo.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in São Paulo?
The largest employer in the São Paulo metro is Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, with about 60,704 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 10,451,198 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the São Paulo metro grew 3.62% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: São Paulo, BrazilData as of June 2026
Workers in the São Paulo metro
10.45M
10,451,198 jobs
12-month headcount change
+3.62%
across the São Paulo metro
Average salary
$11,332
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in São Paulo?
São Paulo employers had 228,879 active job postings in June 2026, up 14.2% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in São Paulo?
About 10,451,198 people work in the São Paulo metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the São Paulo metro grew 3.62% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 788,949 jobs, followed by retail and consumer goods (758,854) and financial services (538,627). See top industries.
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA is the largest employer, with about 60,704 people in the São Paulo metro. Trivia Trens SA grew fastest among the largest employers, up +1383.5%. Employers here had 228,879 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- São Paulo, Brazil
- State
- São Paulo
- Workers in the metro
- 10,451,198
- Largest employer
- Itaú Unibanco Holding SA
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +3.62%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in São Paulo by employees (2026)
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA employs the most people in the São Paulo metro, followed by Banco Bradesco SA and Rede D'Or São Luiz SA.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itaú Unibanco Holding SA | 60,704 | Finance | ||
| 2 | Banco Bradesco SA | 42,179 | Finance | ||
| 3 | Rede D'Or São Luiz SA | 38,501 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 4 | Government of Brazil | 37,835 | Logistics and Transportation | ||
| 5 | MercadoLibre, Inc. | 34,283 | Digital Commerce | ||
| 6 | GPS Participações e Empreendimentos SA | 33,173 | Environmental Services | ||
| 7 | Carrefour SA | 29,057 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 8 | JBS NV | 27,831 | Food and Beverage | ||
| 9 | Volkswagen AG | 26,291 | Automotive Services | ||
| 10 | Sendas Distribuidora SA | 24,802 | Retail and Consumer Goods |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, São Paulo metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the São Paulo metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in São Paulo in 2026
The largest industries in the São Paulo metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the São Paulo metro
Healthcare and wellness services, retail and consumer goods and financial services each employ more than 530,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 788,949 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, São Paulo, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in São Paulo (2026)
Trivia Trens SA grew fastest, up +1383.5%. 113 of the 200 largest employers in São Paulo added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in São Paulo (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in São Paulo (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the São Paulo metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in São Paulo, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in São Paulo (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| GPS Participações e Empreendimentos SA | 3,875 |
| Carrefour SA | 2,748 |
| Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao | 1,960 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in São Paulo (2026)
Share of the São Paulo metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, São Paulo metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Administrative Assistant493,627
- 2Customer Support238,237
- 3Maintenance Technician234,007
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Office Staff+21.3%
- 2Analytics Analyst+17.6%
- 3Sales Executive+14.3%
In-demand jobs in São Paulo
Occupations with the most active job postings in the São Paulo metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Technician | 8,615 | +7.7% |
| Retail Sales Associate | 8,268 | +10.7% |
| Retail Clerk | 6,776 | +27.5% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, São Paulo metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
São Paulo job market: hiring trends (2026)
São Paulo employers had 228,879 active job postings in June 2026, up 14.2% from a year earlier.
228,879
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+14.2%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, São Paulo metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- São Paulo employers had 228,879 active postings in Jun 2026, up 14.2% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 199,178 in Jul 2025 and peaked at 278,142 in Oct 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every São Paulo employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in São Paulo (2026)
Median salary by job function in São Paulo
Information technology pays the most. 5 of 10 functions pay above the Brazil median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in São Paulo, compared with any other metro.
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São Paulo companies: frequently asked questions
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA is the largest employer in the São Paulo metro, with about 60,704 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in São Paulo are Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, Banco Bradesco SA, Rede D'Or São Luiz SA, Government of Brazil, MercadoLibre, Inc., GPS Participações e Empreendimentos SA, Carrefour SA, JBS NV, Volkswagen AG and Sendas Distribuidora SA, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 10,451,198 people work in the São Paulo metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (788,949 jobs), retail and consumer goods (758,854) and financial services (538,627).
Among the largest employers in the São Paulo metro, Trivia Trens SA (+1383.5%), Didi Global, Inc. (+154.7%) and Arco Platform Ltd. (+95.1%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the São Paulo metro are maintenance technician, retail sales associate and retail clerk, as of June 2026.
São Paulo employers had 228,879 active job postings in June 2026, up 14.2% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in São Paulo.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/sao-paulo-br-job-market
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