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Accountant Salary in Portugal

The Portugal median is $34,943 per year, with observed city pay up to Lisbon at $25,424.

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Accountant pay in Portugal: Lisbon leads, Porto trails

The Portugal national median for a accountant is 30 100 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 19 300 € in Porto to 21 900 € in Lisbon (1.1×).

Accountants prepare and analyze financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Common screening skills include GAAP, Excel, Tax, and Reconciliation.

A modeled national band runs about 20 600 €–41 700 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +4% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Portuguese city.

Lisbon sits -27% vs the national median; Porto sits -36%. Relocating inside Portugal for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Portugal shows about 2.3% CPI in 2025. A accountant raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby finance & business titles on this site include Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager.

How to use Accountant pay data in Portugal

Start with the national median (30 100 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Portugal hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 20 600 € (10th) → 30 100 € (median) → 41 700 € (90th). Lisbon’s observed median is 21 900 €, with a local band about 14 500 €–33 000 €. If an offer is “at the Portugal median” but the job is in Lisbon, you may still be under local market.

National median
$34,943
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,902
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$25,424
Lisbon, PT
Hourly (national)
$16.80
varies by city

Accountant salary by city in Portugal

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Lisbon, PT$25,424
Porto, PT$22,405

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a accountant make in Portugal?
The national median is about 30 100 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 19 300 € to 21 900 €.
Which Portugal city pays accountants the most?
Lisbon, PT leads observed metros at about 21 900 € per year (-27% vs national).
Which Portugal city pays accountants the least?
Among observed cities, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 19 300 € per year.
How many Portugal cities have accountant salary data?
2 metros list observed accountant percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is accountant in demand in Portugal?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +4% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Portuguese industry mix.