Actuary in Portugal: read the median against a +22% outlook
The Portugal national median for a actuary is 98 400 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 62 700 € in Porto to 71 900 € in Lisbon (1.1×).
Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. Common screening skills include Statistics, Modeling, Probability, and Excel.
A modeled national band runs about 64 700 €–139 500 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +22% 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 actuary 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 Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager.
How to use Actuary pay data in Portugal
Start with the national median (98 400 €), 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: 64 700 € (10th) → 98 400 € (median) → 139 500 € (90th). Lisbon’s observed median is 71 900 €, with a local band about 39 900 €–130 000 €. If an offer is “at the Portugal median” but the job is in Lisbon, you may still be under local market.