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Salary Intelligence
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Portugal — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2023 data).
What is a good salary in Portugal?
In Portugal, the national median salary is about $17,938 gross (~$12,742 after tax, 2023 data). Estimated pay for a mid-level professional ranges from ~$14,588 to ~$68,931 net depending on the role — highest for a cto / technology director. Figures are modelled estimates anchored to Portugal's national median wage; not a job offer.
Key facts
National median (2023)
$17,938 gross · $12,742 after tax · $19,340 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $144,131 | $68,931 |
| AI Engineer | $121,294 | $59,567 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $121,264 | $59,555 |
| Engineering Manager | $106,126 | $53,348 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $94,239 | $48,475 |
| Software Engineer | $88,207 | $46,001 |
| Data Engineer | $86,032 | $45,109 |
| Cloud Engineer | $82,495 | $43,660 |
| DevOps Engineer | $82,248 | $43,558 |
| Product Manager | $80,140 | $42,662 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $75,265 | $40,517 |
| Data Scientist | $71,234 | $38,743 |
| Management Consultant | $70,860 | $38,578 |
| Dentist | $66,582 | $36,697 |
| Remote Freelancer | $59,653 | $33,648 |
| Sales Manager | $53,025 | $30,731 |
| Pharmacist | $52,874 | $30,665 |
| General Manager | $52,108 | $30,328 |
| UX Designer | $51,518 | $30,061 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $49,323 | $29,062 |
| Marketing Manager | $48,204 | $28,554 |
| Project Manager | $48,204 | $28,554 |
| Civil Engineer | $46,806 | $27,917 |
| Finance Analyst | $45,071 | $27,128 |
| Business Analyst | $44,468 | $26,854 |
| Content Writer | $43,546 | $26,434 |
| Operations Manager | $42,359 | $25,894 |
| HR Manager | $37,961 | $23,774 |
| University Lecturer | $36,434 | $22,979 |
| Physiotherapist | $34,346 | $21,894 |
| Graphic Designer | $33,243 | $21,320 |
| Accountant | $30,369 | $19,826 |
| Hospitality Manager | $27,094 | $18,121 |
| Nurse | $24,283 | $16,540 |
| Chef | $23,520 | $16,111 |
| Teacher | $21,791 | $15,138 |
| Electrician | $21,039 | $14,696 |
| Plumber | $20,869 | $14,588 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Portugal's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Portugal salary estimates · Source: Portugal national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026 (today)
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
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The national median is about $17,938 gross (~$12,742 after tax) for 2023. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $48,252 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Portugal is estimated for cto / technology director, ai engineer, senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Portugal's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.