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Software Engineer Salary in Portugal

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. The Portugal median is $47,902 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$47,902
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,992
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$47,902
Braga, PT
Hourly (national)
$23.03
varies by city

Software Engineer salary by city in Portugal

CityPer year
Braga, PT$47,902
Amadora, PT$47,902
Coimbra, PT$47,902
Leiria, PT$47,902
Setúbal, PT$47,902
Funchal, PT$47,902
Viseu, PT$47,902
Queluz, PT$47,902
Lisbon, PT$34,900
Porto, PT$30,680

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a software engineer make in Portugal?
The national median software engineer salary in Portugal is about 42 000 € per year (3500 € per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about 26 900 € to 42 000 €.
Which Portugal city pays software engineers the most?
Braga, PT pays the most at about 42 000 € per year.
Which Portugal city pays software engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 26 900 € per year for a software engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a software engineer in Portugal?
Across Portugal cities we cover, software engineer pay commonly spans from about 17 900 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 60 500 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Portugal cities have software engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes software engineer pay for 10 cities in Portugal, all shown in EUR.
Is software engineer in demand in Portugal?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.