Which Professions pay the highest salaries in Portugal?

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux

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Which Professions pay the highest salaries in Portugal? - Portugal Business News

Jobs & Salaries News Europe - Here is the ranking of the Top 15 Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, including the median salary per profession, according to data published on September 1, 2026, by Brighter Future. The 15 highest-paying professions fall within professional groups that, by definition, require highly qualified workers, where the majority of workers have higher education. In all these occupations, the median salary in 2024 was over €2,500. When analyzing these professions by occupational group, it is found that more than half – 8 out of 15 occupations – are associated with management and leadership roles in companies. Five belong to the group of specialists in intellectual and scientific activities, and the remaining two are part of the group of technicians and intermediate-level professions.

Here is the ranking of the Top 15 Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal:

1 - Air traffic controllers and aircraft electronic systems safety officers

Air traffic controllers and aircraft electronic systems safety officers rank No. 1 in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 10,707 euros in 2024.

2 - Aircraft pilots

Aircraft pilots rank 2nd in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 8,211 euros in 2024.

3 - Doctors

Doctors rank 3rd in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 4,217 euros in 2024.

4 - Directors of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) services

Directors of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) services rank 4th in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 4,025 euros in 2024.

5 - Directors of administrative services

Directors of administrative services rank 5th in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 3,423 euros in 2024.

6 - Branch managers of banks, financial services and insurance companies

Branch managers of banks, financial services and insurance companies rank 6th in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 3,421 euros in 2024.

7 - Telecommunications engineers

Telecommunications engineers rank 7th in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 3,384 euros in 2024.

8 - Research and Development Directors

Research and Development Directors rank 8th in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 3,223 euros in 2024.

9 - Directors of manufacturing industries

Directors of manufacturing industries rank 9th in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 3,100 euros in 2024.

10 - Policy experts in administration

Policy experts in administration rank 10th in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 2,998 euros in 2024.

11 - Financial directors

Financial directors rank 11th in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 2,870 euros in 2024.

12 - Electronic engineers

Electronic engineers ranks 12th in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 2,796 euros in 2024.

13 - Directors of other specialized services and professionals

Directors of other specialized services and professionals rank 13th in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 2,795 euros in 2024.

14 - Human Resources Directors

Human Resources Directors rank 14th in the ranking of the Top Professions that pay the highest salaries in Portugal, with a median salary of 2,740 euros in 2024.