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Professor Salary in Portugal

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Portugal median is $81,091 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$81,091
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,729
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$81,091
Braga, PT
Hourly (national)
$38.98
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Portugal

CityPer year
Braga, PT$81,091
Amadora, PT$81,091
Coimbra, PT$81,091
Leiria, PT$81,091
Setúbal, PT$81,091
Funchal, PT$81,091
Viseu, PT$81,091
Queluz, PT$81,091
Lisbon, PT$58,737
Porto, PT$52,806

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Portugal?
The national median professor salary in Portugal is about 71 100 € per year (5900 € per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about 46 300 € to 71 100 €.
Which Portugal city pays professors the most?
Braga, PT pays the most at about 71 100 € per year.
Which Portugal city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 46 300 € per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Portugal?
Across Portugal cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about 34 900 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 102 400 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Portugal cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 10 cities in Portugal, all shown in EUR.
Is professor in demand in Portugal?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.