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Actuary Salary in Portugal

The Portugal median is $114,233 per year, with observed city pay up to Lisbon at $83,469.

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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.

National median
$114,233
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,519
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$83,469
Lisbon, PT
Hourly (national)
$54.92
varies by city

Actuary 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$83,469
Porto, PT$72,788

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a actuary make in Portugal?
The national median is about 98 400 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 62 700 € to 71 900 €.
Which Portugal city pays actuarys the most?
Lisbon, PT leads observed metros at about 71 900 € per year (-27% vs national).
Which Portugal city pays actuarys the least?
Among observed cities, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 62 700 € per year.
How many Portugal cities have actuary salary data?
2 metros list observed actuary percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is actuary in demand in Portugal?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +22% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Portuguese industry mix.