Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Portugal by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Portugal — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2022 data).
What is a good salary in Portugal?
Key facts
- National median: ~$19,413 gross ~$15,373 after tax (2022 data, 79% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$84,234/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$23,334 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2022)
$19,413 gross · $15,373 after tax · $23,334 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Portugal
By take-home, the highest pay in Portugal is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $84,234 net after tax (8× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $155,982 | $84,234 |
| AI Engineer | $131,268 | $73,346 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $131,235 | $73,331 |
| Engineering Manager | $114,852 | $66,114 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $101,988 | $60,070 |
| Software Engineer | $95,460 | $56,851 |
| Data Engineer | $93,106 | $55,690 |
| Cloud Engineer | $89,279 | $53,804 |
| DevOps Engineer | $89,012 | $53,672 |
| Product Manager | $86,729 | $52,547 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $81,454 | $49,945 |
| Data Scientist | $77,091 | $47,794 |
| Management Consultant | $76,687 | $47,595 |
| Dentist | $72,057 | $45,312 |
| Remote Freelancer | $64,558 | $41,616 |
| Sales Manager | $57,385 | $38,036 |
| Pharmacist | $57,222 | $37,952 |
| General Manager | $56,392 | $37,532 |
| UX Designer | $55,755 | $37,183 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $53,378 | $35,806 |
| Marketing Manager | $52,168 | $35,105 |
| Project Manager | $52,168 | $35,105 |
| Civil Engineer | $50,655 | $34,228 |
| Finance Analyst | $48,777 | $33,141 |
| Business Analyst | $48,125 | $32,769 |
| Content Writer | $47,127 | $32,230 |
| Operations Manager | $45,843 | $31,535 |
| HR Manager | $41,082 | $28,960 |
| University Lecturer | $39,430 | $28,067 |
| Physiotherapist | $37,170 | $26,759 |
| Graphic Designer | $35,976 | $26,069 |
| Accountant | $32,866 | $24,267 |
| Hospitality Manager | $29,322 | $22,023 |
| Nurse | $26,280 | $20,048 |
| Chef | $25,454 | $19,497 |
| Teacher | $23,583 | $18,228 |
| Electrician | $22,769 | $17,676 |
| Plumber | $22,584 | $17,552 |
“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, 2022) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
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.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Portugal
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$155,982
- Income tax−$71,748
- Net (after tax)$84,234
- Local prices+$43,620
- Real value$127,854
Keep rate 54% · net $84,234 · real value $127,854 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $155,982 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$71,748 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 54%. |
| Net (after tax) | $84,234 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$43,620 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $127,854 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Portugal salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Portugal?▾
The national median is about $19,413 gross (~$15,373 after tax) for 2022. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $58,964 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Portugal?▾
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.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Portugal?▾
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.
How reliable are these Portugal salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2022 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.