What is the Average Salary in Portugal?
News Jobs & Salaries Europe - Here is the Average Salary in Portugal, according to data published by Statistics Portugal on November 13, 2026. The average gross remuneration in Portugal rose by 4.9% to reach 1,696 euros in the third quarter of 2026 - this average salary is however partly offset by inflation that increased by 1.5%. Taking inflation into account, the average salary in Portugal rose 1.5% in real terms in the last quarter of 2026. The total remuneration measured by Statistics Portugal includes not only the annual salary, but also meal allowances, bonuses and overtime pay. The average total gross remuneration per worker in Portugal depends on the technology intensity and the sector of activity, thus ranging from 1,199 euros in the Accommodation and Food service sector, to 3,076 euros in the electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning production and distribution sector that has the highest-paid salaries in Portugal.
The Average Salary in Portugal is classified by Economic Activity and Technology Intensity - high, medium, and low Technology Intensity for the Manufacturing Sector and for the Services Sector.
Here is the Average Salary in Portugal by Sector of Activity & Technology Intensity:
1 - Average Salary in Portugal in the Manufacturing Sector:
The Average Salary in Portugal in the Manufacturing Sector is €1,709, corresponding to a year-on-year increase of 5.0% in September 2026.
2 - Average Salary in Portugal in the High-technology Manufacturing Sector:
The Average Salary in Portugal in the High-technology Manufacturing Sector is €2,252 in September 2026.
3 - Average Salary in Portugal in the Knowledge Intensive Services Sector:
The Average Salary in Portugal in the Knowledge Intensive Services Sector is €1,992 in September 2026.
4 - Average Salary in Portugal in the High-technology Services Sector:
The Average Salary in Portugal in the High-technology Services Sector is €2,722 in September 2026.
5 - Average Salary in Portugal in the Accommodation and Food service Sector:
The Average Salary in Portugal in the Accommodation and Food service Sector is €1,199 in September 2026.
6 - Average Salary in Portugal in the Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air-conditioning Production & Distribution Sector:
The Average Salary in Portugal in the Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air-conditioning Production & Distribution Sector:
is €3,076 in September 2026.
