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Registered Nurse Salary in Portugal

The Portugal median is $35,756 per year, with observed city pay up to Lisbon at $26,004.

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Registered Nurse pay in Portugal: Lisbon leads, Porto trails

The Portugal national median for a registered nurse is 30 800 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 19 700 € in Porto to 22 400 € in Lisbon (1.1×).

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. Common screening skills include Patient care, Clinical assessment, EMR, and Empathy.

A modeled national band runs about 22 500 €–41 000 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% 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 registered nurse 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 Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist.

How to use Registered Nurse pay data in Portugal

Start with the national median (30 800 €), 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: 22 500 € (10th) → 30 800 € (median) → 41 000 € (90th). Lisbon’s observed median is 22 400 €, with a local band about 14 900 €–33 800 €. If an offer is “at the Portugal median” but the job is in Lisbon, you may still be under local market.

National median
$35,756
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,018
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$26,004
Lisbon, PT
Hourly (national)
$17.19
varies by city

Registered Nurse 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$26,004
Porto, PT$22,870

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in Portugal?
The national median is about 30 800 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 19 700 € to 22 400 €.
Which Portugal city pays registered nurses the most?
Lisbon, PT leads observed metros at about 22 400 € per year (-27% vs national).
Which Portugal city pays registered nurses the least?
Among observed cities, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 19 700 € per year.
How many Portugal cities have registered nurse salary data?
2 metros list observed registered nurse percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is registered nurse in demand in Portugal?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Portuguese industry mix.