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Social Media Manager Salary in Portugal

The Portugal median is $53,053 per year, with observed city pay up to Lisbon at $39,122.

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Social Media Manager in Portugal: read the median against a +10% outlook

The Portugal national median for a social media manager is 45 700 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 28 400 € in Porto to 33 700 € in Lisbon (1.2×).

Social media managers plan content and grow engaged audiences across platforms. Common screening skills include Content, Analytics, Copywriting, and Community.

A modeled national band runs about 29 200 €–65 800 € 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 -26% vs the national median; Porto sits -38%. 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 social media manager 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 creative titles on this site include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter, and Video Editor.

How to use Social Media Manager pay data in Portugal

Start with the national median (45 700 €), 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: 29 200 € (10th) → 45 700 € (median) → 65 800 € (90th). Lisbon’s observed median is 33 700 €, with a local band about 21 200 €–53 500 €. If an offer is “at the Portugal median” but the job is in Lisbon, you may still be under local market.

National median
$53,053
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,411
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$39,122
Lisbon, PT
Hourly (national)
$25.50
varies by city

Social Media Manager 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$39,122
Porto, PT$32,970

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a social media manager make in Portugal?
The national median is about 45 700 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 28 400 € to 33 700 €.
Which Portugal city pays social media managers the most?
Lisbon, PT leads observed metros at about 33 700 € per year (-26% vs national).
Which Portugal city pays social media managers the least?
Among observed cities, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 28 400 € per year.
How many Portugal cities have social media manager salary data?
2 metros list observed social media manager percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is social media manager in demand in Portugal?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +10% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Portuguese industry mix.