2026 StatisticsAverage Salary in Portugal
Salary statistics and benchmarks for Portugal. See how your salary compares to averages by industry and experience level.
Average Gross Salary
€22,000
per year
Median Gross Salary
€18,000
per year
Average Net Salary
€17,000
per year
Median Net Salary
€14,500
per year
Average is higher than median because high earners pull the average up. Median represents the "middle" salary - half earn more, half earn less.
Salary by Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 years)
€13,000(€1,083/month)
Junior (2-5 years)
€18,000(€1,500/month)
Mid-Level (5-10 years)
€25,000(€2,083/month)
Senior (10-15 years)
€35,000(€2,917/month)
Expert (15+ years)
€50,000(€4,167/month)
Salary by Industry
1.Technology & IT
€35,0002.Finance & Banking
€32,0003.Consulting
€28,0004.Pharmaceuticals
€27,0005.Engineering
€25,0006.Healthcare
€20,0007.Education
€18,0008.Tourism & Hospitality
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Open Salary CalculatorData sources: Government statistics offices, industry surveys, and employment data. Figures are estimates for 2026 based on latest available data. Actual salaries vary by location, company size, and individual circumstances.