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Data Engineer Salary in Portugal

Data engineers build the pipelines and warehouses that make data reliable and available. The Portugal median is $111,429 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$111,429
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,238
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$111,429
Braga, PT
Hourly (national)
$53.57
varies by city

Data Engineer salary by city in Portugal

CityPer year
Braga, PT$111,429
Amadora, PT$111,429
Coimbra, PT$111,429
Leiria, PT$111,429
Setúbal, PT$111,429
Funchal, PT$111,429
Viseu, PT$111,429
Queluz, PT$111,429
Lisbon, PT$81,205
Porto, PT$71,397

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data engineer make in Portugal?
The national median data engineer salary in Portugal is about 97 700 € per year (8100 € per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about 62 600 € to 97 700 €.
Which Portugal city pays data engineers the most?
Braga, PT pays the most at about 97 700 € per year.
Which Portugal city pays data engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 62 600 € per year for a data engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a data engineer in Portugal?
Across Portugal cities we cover, data engineer pay commonly spans from about 40 500 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 140 700 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Portugal cities have data engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data engineer pay for 10 cities in Portugal, all shown in EUR.
Is data engineer in demand in Portugal?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +30% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.