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Teacher Salary in Portugal

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Portugal median is $47,446 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$47,446
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,992
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$47,446
Braga, PT
Hourly (national)
$22.81
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Portugal

CityPer year
Braga, PT$47,446
Amadora, PT$47,446
Coimbra, PT$47,446
Leiria, PT$47,446
Setúbal, PT$47,446
Funchal, PT$47,446
Viseu, PT$47,446
Queluz, PT$47,446
Lisbon, PT$34,330
Porto, PT$31,022

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Related Education salaries in Portugal

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Portugal?
The national median teacher salary in Portugal is about 41 600 € per year (3500 € per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about 27 200 € to 41 600 €.
Which Portugal city pays teachers the most?
Braga, PT pays the most at about 41 600 € per year.
Which Portugal city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 27 200 € per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Portugal?
Across Portugal cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about 20 500 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 55 300 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Portugal cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 10 cities in Portugal, all shown in EUR.
Is teacher in demand in Portugal?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.