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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Portugal

The Portugal median is $83,933 per year, with observed city pay up to Lisbon at $61,063.

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Mechanical Engineer in Portugal: read the median against a +10% outlook

The Portugal national median for a mechanical engineer is 72 300 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 46 600 € in Porto to 52 600 € in Lisbon (1.1×).

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. Common screening skills include CAD, Thermodynamics, Prototyping, and Materials.

A modeled national band runs about 49 500 €–100 100 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +10% 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 mechanical engineer 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 engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer.

How to use Mechanical Engineer pay data in Portugal

Start with the national median (72 300 €), 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: 49 500 € (10th) → 72 300 € (median) → 100 100 € (90th). Lisbon’s observed median is 52 600 €, with a local band about 35 800 €–77 300 €. If an offer is “at the Portugal median” but the job is in Lisbon, you may still be under local market.

National median
$83,933
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,965
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$61,063
Lisbon, PT
Hourly (national)
$40.35
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer 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$61,063
Porto, PT$54,098

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in Portugal?
The national median is about 72 300 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 46 600 € to 52 600 €.
Which Portugal city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Lisbon, PT leads observed metros at about 52 600 € per year (-27% vs national).
Which Portugal city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among observed cities, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 46 600 € per year.
How many Portugal cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
2 metros list observed mechanical engineer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in Portugal?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +10% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Portuguese industry mix.