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Aerospace Engineer Salary in Portugal

The Portugal median is $112,259 per year, with observed city pay up to Lisbon at $81,611.

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Aerospace Engineer pay in Portugal: Lisbon leads, Porto trails

The Portugal national median for a aerospace engineer is 96 700 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 62 300 € in Porto to 70 300 € in Lisbon (1.1×).

Aerospace engineers design and test aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. Common screening skills include Aerodynamics, CAD, Materials, and Testing.

A modeled national band runs about 65 400 €–135 000 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% 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 aerospace engineer 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 engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Chemical Engineer.

How to use Aerospace Engineer pay data in Portugal

Start with the national median (96 700 €), 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: 65 400 € (10th) → 96 700 € (median) → 135 000 € (90th). Lisbon’s observed median is 70 300 €, with a local band about 47 800 €–103 000 €. If an offer is “at the Portugal median” but the job is in Lisbon, you may still be under local market.

National median
$112,259
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,403
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$81,611
Lisbon, PT
Hourly (national)
$53.97
varies by city

Aerospace Engineer 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$81,611
Porto, PT$72,324

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a aerospace engineer make in Portugal?
The national median is about 96 700 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 62 300 € to 70 300 €.
Which Portugal city pays aerospace engineers the most?
Lisbon, PT leads observed metros at about 70 300 € per year (-27% vs national).
Which Portugal city pays aerospace engineers the least?
Among observed cities, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 62 300 € per year.
How many Portugal cities have aerospace engineer salary data?
2 metros list observed aerospace engineer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is aerospace engineer in demand in Portugal?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Portuguese industry mix.