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Electrician Salary in Portugal

The Portugal median is $54,794 per year, with observed city pay up to Lisbon at $40,515.

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Electrician in Portugal: read the median against a +11% outlook

The Portugal national median for a electrician is 47 200 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 29 300 € in Porto to 34 900 € in Lisbon (1.2×).

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. Common screening skills include Wiring, Code, Troubleshooting, and Safety.

A modeled national band runs about 32 300 €–65 400 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +11% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Portuguese city.

Lisbon sits -26% vs the national median; Porto sits -38%. 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 electrician 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 skilled trades titles on this site include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef, and Welder.

How to use Electrician pay data in Portugal

Start with the national median (47 200 €), 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: 32 300 € (10th) → 47 200 € (median) → 65 400 € (90th). Lisbon’s observed median is 34 900 €, with a local band about 24 700 €–49 400 €. If an offer is “at the Portugal median” but the job is in Lisbon, you may still be under local market.

National median
$54,794
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,528
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$40,515
Lisbon, PT
Hourly (national)
$26.34
varies by city

Electrician 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$40,515
Porto, PT$34,014

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrician make in Portugal?
The national median is about 47 200 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 29 300 € to 34 900 €.
Which Portugal city pays electricians the most?
Lisbon, PT leads observed metros at about 34 900 € per year (-26% vs national).
Which Portugal city pays electricians the least?
Among observed cities, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 29 300 € per year.
How many Portugal cities have electrician salary data?
2 metros list observed electrician percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is electrician in demand in Portugal?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +11% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Portuguese industry mix.