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Top 10 sectors with the best-paid jobs in Portugal - Ranking of average salary per sector in Portugal

Updated: Mar 18


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Portugal news – Here are the Top 10 sectors with the best-paid jobs in Portugal with the ranking of the average salary per sector in Portugal in 2024: 

 


Top 10 sectors with the best-paid jobs in Portugal - Ranking of average salary per sector in Portugal:

 

 

1 - Electricity, gas, steam & hot water sector


The Electricity, gas, steam & hot water sector in Portugal ranks first sector with the highest average salary with 3,588 euros.

 

 

2 – Financial and insurance sector


The Financial and insurance sector in Portugal ranks second sector with the highest average salary with 2,762 euros.

 

 

3 – ICT sector


The ICT sector in Portugal ranks third sector with the highest average salary with 2,658 euros.

 

 

4 – The education sector

 

The Education sector in Portugal ranks fourth sector with the highest average salary with 2,563 euros.

 

 

5 – International organizations & institutions


International organizations and institutions in Portugal rank fifth sector with the highest average salary with 2,488 euros.

 

 

6 – Government & Defence sector


The Government & Defence sector in Portugal ranks sixth sector with the highest average salary with 2,086 euros.

 

 

7 – Extractive industries


The Extractive industries sector in Portugal ranks seventh sector with the highest average salary with 2,053 euros.

 

 

8 – Transport & warehousing sector


The Transport & warehousing sector in Portugal ranks eighth sector with the highest average salary with 1,996 euros.

 

 

9 – Consultancy services, scientific & technical consultancy


The Consultancy services sector in Portugal, including scientific & technical consultancy, ranks ninth sector with the highest average salary with 1,962 euros.

 

 

10 – Health & social support services sector


The Health & social support services sector in Portugal ranks tenth sector with the highest average salary with 1,825 euros.

 





 

 

 

 


 

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