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Portugal · Salary comparison

Pharmacist vs Physician Assistant salary

In Portugal, a pharmacist earns about 2% more than a physician assistant $115,193 vs $112,684 per year.

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Healthcare
Pharmacist
$115,193/yr
Monthly
$9,580
Hourly
$56
Range
$89,303$146,899
10-yr outlook
+3%
Healthcare
Physician Assistant
$112,684/yr
Monthly
$9,352
Hourly
$55
Range
$82,232$149,865
10-yr outlook
+27%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePharmacistPhysician Assistant
Entry (10th)$89,303$82,232
25th$102,191$97,515
Median$115,193$112,684
75th$131,046$131,274
Senior (90th)$146,899$149,865

National Portugal figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pharmacist or physician assistant earn more in Portugal?
A pharmacist earns more, at about 101 000 € per year vs 98 800 € for a physician assistant — roughly 2% (2200 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Portugal?
A pharmacist typically earns 78 300 €–128 800 €, while a physician assistant earns 72 100 €–131 400 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Portugal?
On a monthly basis before tax, a pharmacist averages about 8400 € and a physician assistant about 8200 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Portugal, a pharmacist earns about 78 300 € while a physician assistant earns about 72 100 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Portugal, a pharmacist earns about 128 800 € while a physician assistant earns about 131 400 € per year.
Are pharmacist and physician assistant similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.