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Data Scientist Salary in Portugal

The Portugal median is $52,008 per year, with observed city pay up to Lisbon at $37,845.

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Data Scientist in Portugal: read the median against a +35% outlook

The Portugal national median for a data scientist is 44 800 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 28 700 € in Porto to 32 600 € in Lisbon (1.1×).

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. Common screening skills include Python, SQL, Statistics, and Machine learning.

A modeled national band runs about 27 900 €–65 500 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +35% 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 data scientist 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 technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and DevOps Engineer.

How to use Data Scientist pay data in Portugal

Start with the national median (44 800 €), 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: 27 900 € (10th) → 44 800 € (median) → 65 500 € (90th). Lisbon’s observed median is 32 600 €, with a local band about 21 600 €–49 200 €. If an offer is “at the Portugal median” but the job is in Lisbon, you may still be under local market.

National median
$52,008
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,295
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$37,845
Lisbon, PT
Hourly (national)
$25.01
varies by city

Data Scientist 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$37,845
Porto, PT$33,318

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in Portugal?
The national median is about 44 800 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 28 700 € to 32 600 €.
Which Portugal city pays data scientists the most?
Lisbon, PT leads observed metros at about 32 600 € per year (-27% vs national).
Which Portugal city pays data scientists the least?
Among observed cities, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 28 700 € per year.
How many Portugal cities have data scientist salary data?
2 metros list observed data scientist percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is data scientist in demand in Portugal?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +35% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Portuguese industry mix.