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Portugal · Salary comparison

Physician vs Veterinarian salary

In Portugal, a veterinarian earns about 3% more than a physician $94,892 vs $92,496 per year.

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Healthcare
Physician
$92,496/yr
Monthly
$7,756
Hourly
$44
Range
$59,193$133,213
10-yr outlook
+3%
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Healthcare
Veterinarian
$94,892/yr
Monthly
$7,870
Hourly
$46
Range
$66,721$129,335
10-yr outlook
+19%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhysicianVeterinarian
Entry (10th)$59,193$66,721
25th$75,845$80,749
Median$92,496$94,892
75th$112,798$112,114
Senior (90th)$133,213$129,335

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physician or veterinarian earn more in Portugal?
A veterinarian earns more, at about 83 200 € per year vs 81 100 € for a physician — roughly 3% (2100 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Portugal?
A physician typically earns 51 900 €–116 800 €, while a veterinarian earns 58 500 €–113 400 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Portugal?
On a monthly basis before tax, a physician averages about 6800 € and a veterinarian about 6900 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Portugal, a physician earns about 51 900 € while a veterinarian earns about 58 500 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Portugal, a physician earns about 116 800 € while a veterinarian earns about 113 400 € per year.
Are physician and veterinarian 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.