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Pharmacist Salary in Portugal

The Portugal median is $117,251 per year, with observed city pay up to Lisbon at $86,139.

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Pharmacist pay in Portugal: Lisbon leads, Porto trails

The Portugal national median for a pharmacist is 101 000 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 63 800 € in Porto to 74 200 € in Lisbon (1.2×).

Pharmacists dispense medication and advise patients and providers on safe, effective use. Common screening skills include Pharmacology, Patient counseling, Compliance, and Attention.

A modeled national band runs about 78 300 €–128 800 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Portuguese city.

Lisbon sits -27% vs the national median; Porto sits -37%. 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 pharmacist 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 healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Physical Therapist.

How to use Pharmacist pay data in Portugal

Start with the national median (101 000 €), 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: 78 300 € (10th) → 101 000 € (median) → 128 800 € (90th). Lisbon’s observed median is 74 200 €, with a local band about 52 500 €–105 000 €. If an offer is “at the Portugal median” but the job is in Lisbon, you may still be under local market.

National median
$117,251
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,752
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$86,139
Lisbon, PT
Hourly (national)
$56.37
varies by city

Pharmacist 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$86,139
Porto, PT$74,065

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pharmacist make in Portugal?
The national median is about 101 000 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 63 800 € to 74 200 €.
Which Portugal city pays pharmacists the most?
Lisbon, PT leads observed metros at about 74 200 € per year (-27% vs national).
Which Portugal city pays pharmacists the least?
Among observed cities, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 63 800 € per year.
How many Portugal cities have pharmacist salary data?
2 metros list observed pharmacist percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is pharmacist in demand in Portugal?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +3% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Portuguese industry mix.