Brazil's Best Employers

Time and Statista have released the 2026 list of Best Employers, based on employee surveys from countries worldwide. In Brazil, Statista collected 900,000 evaluations across various sectors. Surveys asked about employees' willingness to recommend their employer and other employers in the same industry. The top 500 employers in Brazil were named Best Employers 2026.

Microsoft remains Brazil's top employer, having invested billions in AI infrastructure and skills training over the decades. The top four employers in Brazil this year are all U.S. tech companies, including SAP, Alphabet, and IBM. Brazil has attracted interest from global tech companies aiming to become a hub for sustainable data centers with government incentives.

The government and major Brazilian banks have supported the tech sector by investing in digital services from foreign companies for a decade, despite concerns about undermining Brazil's tech sovereignty. Top-ranked Brazilian employer Contabilizei helps small businesses with financial services, as the number of new businesses and digital banking users grows.