In Brazil, the issue of supersalaries granted to judges and appellate judges has been called into question regarding its effectiveness in enhancing judicial productivity. According to the National Justice Council's (CNJ) productivity index, the disbursement of high salaries, which often exceed constitutional limits, does not correlate with increased efficiency in the 27 state courts and the Federal District. While these salaries are ostensibly structured to compensate for heavy workloads or length of service, the data reveals a disconnect between remuneration and actual productivity.

Prominently, the judges from the Mato Grosso State Court (TJ-MT) are noted for having some of the highest average salaries in the nation, reaching R$ 122,700 monthly; however, they rank only tenth in terms of productivity. On the other hand, the Minas Gerais State Court (TJ-MG) represents a similar trend where the judges, who enjoy substantial paychecks, find themselves among the least productive in the country. They hold the fifth highest salary position, yet their productivity index places them in the 23rd position, further illustrating the lack of correlation between salary and output.

These findings suggest a broader concern about resource allocation within Brazil's judiciary, prompting discussions on whether the current salary structure incentivizes effective performance among judges. As public scrutiny increases, there may be calls for reform aimed at better aligning compensation with actual productivity metrics, to ensure that judicial funds are contributing effectively to the delivery of justice across the nation.