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HR Manager Salary in Portugal

The Portugal median is $71,627 per year, with observed city pay up to Lisbon at $52,124.

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HR Manager pay in Portugal: Lisbon leads, Porto trails

The Portugal national median for a hr manager is 61 700 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 39 600 € in Porto to 44 900 € in Lisbon (1.1×).

HR managers lead hiring, culture, benefits, and employee relations. Common screening skills include Recruiting, Policy, Benefits, and Compliance.

A modeled national band runs about 40 600 €–87 500 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +5% 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 hr manager 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 finance & business titles on this site include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager.

How to use HR Manager pay data in Portugal

Start with the national median (61 700 €), 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: 40 600 € (10th) → 61 700 € (median) → 87 500 € (90th). Lisbon’s observed median is 44 900 €, with a local band about 29 400 €–68 600 €. If an offer is “at the Portugal median” but the job is in Lisbon, you may still be under local market.

National median
$71,627
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,921
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$52,124
Lisbon, PT
Hourly (national)
$34.43
varies by city

HR Manager 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$52,124
Porto, PT$45,972

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a hr manager make in Portugal?
The national median is about 61 700 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 39 600 € to 44 900 €.
Which Portugal city pays hr managers the most?
Lisbon, PT leads observed metros at about 44 900 € per year (-27% vs national).
Which Portugal city pays hr managers the least?
Among observed cities, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 39 600 € per year.
How many Portugal cities have hr manager salary data?
2 metros list observed hr manager percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is hr manager in demand in Portugal?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +5% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Portuguese industry mix.