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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Portugal

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The Portugal median is $82,460 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$82,460
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,843
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$82,460
Braga, PT
Hourly (national)
$39.64
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer salary by city in Portugal

CityPer year
Braga, PT$82,460
Amadora, PT$82,460
Coimbra, PT$82,460
Leiria, PT$82,460
Setúbal, PT$82,460
Funchal, PT$82,460
Viseu, PT$82,460
Queluz, PT$82,460
Lisbon, PT$59,992
Porto, PT$53,148

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in Portugal?
The national median mechanical engineer salary in Portugal is about 72 300 € per year (6000 € per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about 46 600 € to 72 300 €.
Which Portugal city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Braga, PT pays the most at about 72 300 € per year.
Which Portugal city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 46 600 € per year for a mechanical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in Portugal?
Across Portugal cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about 31 700 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 100 100 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Portugal cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 10 cities in Portugal, all shown in EUR.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in Portugal?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.