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Chemical Engineer Salary in Portugal

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Portugal median is $92,154 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$92,154
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,642
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$92,154
Braga, PT
Hourly (national)
$44.31
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Portugal

CityPer year
Braga, PT$92,154
Amadora, PT$92,154
Coimbra, PT$92,154
Leiria, PT$92,154
Setúbal, PT$92,154
Funchal, PT$92,154
Viseu, PT$92,154
Queluz, PT$92,154
Lisbon, PT$67,633
Porto, PT$58,167

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Portugal?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Portugal is about 80 800 € per year (6700 € per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about 51 000 € to 80 800 €.
Which Portugal city pays chemical engineers the most?
Braga, PT pays the most at about 80 800 € per year.
Which Portugal city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 51 000 € per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Portugal?
Across Portugal cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about 34 700 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 112 800 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Portugal cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 10 cities in Portugal, all shown in EUR.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Portugal?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.