Lawyer Salary in Portugal
Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Portugal median is $57,482 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$57,482
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,790
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$57,482
Braga, PT
Hourly (national)
$27.63
varies by city
Lawyer salary by city in Portugal
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braga, PT | $57,482 | $4,790 | 0% |
| Amadora, PT | $57,482 | $4,790 | 0% |
| Coimbra, PT | $57,482 | $4,790 | 0% |
| Leiria, PT | $57,482 | $4,790 | 0% |
| Setúbal, PT | $57,482 | $4,790 | 0% |
| Funchal, PT | $57,482 | $4,790 | 0% |
| Viseu, PT | $57,482 | $4,790 | 0% |
| Queluz, PT | $57,482 | $4,790 | 0% |
| Lisbon, PT | $41,857 | $3,536 | -27% |
| Porto, PT | $36,839 | $3,079 | -36% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a lawyer make in Portugal?
- The national median lawyer salary in Portugal is about 50 400 € per year (4200 € per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about 32 300 € to 50 400 €.
- Which Portugal city pays lawyers the most?
- Braga, PT pays the most at about 50 400 € per year.
- Which Portugal city pays lawyers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 32 300 € per year for a lawyer.
- What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Portugal?
- Across Portugal cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about 21 400 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 78 100 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Portugal cities have lawyer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 10 cities in Portugal, all shown in EUR.
- Is lawyer in demand in Portugal?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.