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Engineering Average Salaries in Portugal 2024

How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Portugal?


Average Monthly Salary
2,330 EUR
( 28,000 EUR yearly)

LOW
740
EUR
AVERAGE
2,330
EUR
HIGH
4,920
EUR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Engineering in Portugal typically earns around 2,330 EUR. Salaries range from 740 EUR (lowest average) to 4,920 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Engineering domain in Portugal exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer2,110 EUR
Acoustics Engineer2,300 EUR
Assembly Engineering Technician1,770 EUR
Assistant Chief Engineer2,760 EUR
Associate Engineer2,170 EUR
AutoCAD Drafter1,410 EUR
Autocad Operator1,440 EUR
Automation Engineer2,430 EUR
Automation Engineer2,600 EUR
Avionic System Support Engineer2,320 EUR
Biochemical Engineer2,300 EUR
BMS Engineer2,280 EUR
Bridge and Lock Tender1,280 EUR
Broadcast Engineer2,330 EUR
CAD Design Engineer2,420 EUR
CAD Designer1,430 EUR
CAE Engineer2,230 EUR
Ceramics Engineer2,200 EUR
Chemical Engineer2,440 EUR
Civil Drafter1,500 EUR
Civil Engineer2,430 EUR
Civil Site Engineer2,320 EUR
Civil Technician1,480 EUR
Cognitive Engineer2,190 EUR
Commissioning Engineer2,370 EUR
Communications Engineer2,510 EUR
Condition Monitoring Engineer2,130 EUR
Contract Associate Engineer2,340 EUR
Contract Engineer2,280 EUR
Control Systems Engineer2,220 EUR
Controls Engineer2,240 EUR
Controls Software Engineer2,150 EUR
Corrosion Engineer2,100 EUR
Design Engineer2,340 EUR
Director of Engineering4,930 EUR
Drafter1,520 EUR
Drafting Manager2,730 EUR
Drilling Engineer2,400 EUR
Drilling Foreman740 EUR
Electrical Draughtsman1,210 EUR
Electrical Engineer2,640 EUR
Electrical Engineering Manager3,370 EUR
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist2,520 EUR
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler1,200 EUR
Energy Engineer2,450 EUR
Engine Assembler1,090 EUR
Engineer2,410 EUR
Engineering Account Manager2,700 EUR
Engineering Chief Designer2,640 EUR
Engineering Consultant3,120 EUR
Engineering Key Account Manager3,500 EUR
Engineering Lab Technician2,240 EUR
Engineering Manager3,250 EUR
Engineering Planning Manager3,370 EUR
Engineering Production Manager4,400 EUR
Engineering Project Analyst2,820 EUR
Engineering Project Coordinator 2,780 EUR
Engineering Project Director4,680 EUR
Engineering Project Leader2,910 EUR
Engineering Project Manager3,260 EUR
Engineering Research and Development Manager3,900 EUR
Engineering Safety Coordinator1,840 EUR
Engineering Sales Manager3,240 EUR
Engineering Technician1,810 EUR
Engineering Technologist1,910 EUR
Environmental Engineer2,410 EUR
Equipment Engineer2,190 EUR
Equipment Engineering Manager3,080 EUR
Estimator2,060 EUR
Fabrication Specialist1,660 EUR
Fabricator1,040 EUR
Facade Engineer2,360 EUR
Fiber Analyst1,330 EUR
Field Engineer2,360 EUR
Field Engineering Manager4,140 EUR
Fire Engineer2,290 EUR
Fitter and Turner790 EUR
Forestry Strategic Planner2,670 EUR
Generation Engineer2,290 EUR
Genetic Engineer2,510 EUR
Geological Engineer2,470 EUR
Geotechnical Engineer2,540 EUR
Heavy Equipment Mechanic1,210 EUR
Highway Engineer2,320 EUR
HSE Professional2,270 EUR
Human Machine Interface Engineer2,210 EUR
HVAC Engineer2,410 EUR
HVAC Supervisor2,100 EUR
Industrial Engineer2,350 EUR
Industrial Engineering Technologist2,370 EUR
Instrument Engineer2,220 EUR
Instrument Technician1,330 EUR
Instrumentation and Control Engineer2,340 EUR
Instrumentation Designer1,950 EUR
Instrumentation Engineer2,230 EUR
Instrumentation Manager2,450 EUR
Irrigation Engineer2,310 EUR
Licensed Aircraft Engineer2,480 EUR
Locomotive Engineer2,230 EUR
Maintenance Engineer2,170 EUR
Maintenance Fitter850 EUR
Maintenance Manager2,390 EUR
Manufacturing Engineer2,170 EUR
Marine Engineer2,440 EUR
Materials Engineer2,320 EUR
Materials Researcher2,280 EUR
Materials Technician1,650 EUR
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer2,500 EUR
Mechanical Design Engineer2,620 EUR
Mechanical Designer2,070 EUR
Mechanical Engineer2,450 EUR
Mechanical Engineering Manager3,480 EUR
Mechanical Inspector2,310 EUR
Mechatronics Engineer2,490 EUR
Mining Engineer2,360 EUR
Nanotechnology Engineer2,450 EUR
Natural Language Processing Engineer2,670 EUR
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer2,570 EUR
Optical Engineer2,260 EUR
Optical Instrument Assembler1,150 EUR
PCB Assembler880 EUR
Photonics Engineer2,570 EUR
Photonics Technician2,040 EUR
Pipeline Engineer2,170 EUR
Piping Designer1,250 EUR
Piping Engineer2,060 EUR
Planning Engineer2,310 EUR
Pressure Vessel Inspector1,090 EUR
Principal Cost Engineer2,420 EUR
Principal Engineer2,280 EUR
Principal Support Engineer2,460 EUR
Process Engineer2,270 EUR
Process Operator1,440 EUR
Product Development Engineer2,570 EUR
Product Development Technician1,730 EUR
Product Engineer2,500 EUR
Product Safety Engineer2,160 EUR
Production Engineer2,270 EUR
Project Engineer2,480 EUR
Proposal Manager3,020 EUR
Purchasing Engineer2,200 EUR
Quality Assurance Engineer2,260 EUR
Rail Engineer2,480 EUR
Regional Field Engineer2,570 EUR
Remote Sensing Engineer2,290 EUR
Robotics Engineer2,590 EUR
Robotics Technician2,020 EUR
Safety Engineer2,390 EUR
Safety Inspector1,900 EUR
Safety Manager2,870 EUR
Safety Officer1,180 EUR
Sales Engineer2,400 EUR
Scheduling Engineer2,060 EUR
Security Engineer2,530 EUR
Service Engineer2,500 EUR
Smart Home Engineer2,560 EUR
Solar Engineer2,430 EUR
Staff Engineer2,250 EUR
Static Equipment Engineer2,400 EUR
Stationary Engineer2,120 EUR
Stress Engineer2,190 EUR
Structural Analysis Engineer2,250 EUR
Structural Designer2,180 EUR
Structural Engineer2,420 EUR
Structural Technician1,550 EUR
Subsea Engineer2,930 EUR
Supply Chain Specialist2,300 EUR
Surveyor1,840 EUR
Technical Affairs Officer1,180 EUR
Technical Assistant1,210 EUR
Technical Engineer2,060 EUR
Technical Support Engineer2,130 EUR
Tender Engineer2,080 EUR
Test Development Engineer2,370 EUR
Test Engineer2,270 EUR
Transportation Engineer2,210 EUR
Urban Engineer2,290 EUR
Validation Engineer2,090 EUR
Verification Engineer2,320 EUR
Wastewater Engineer2,210 EUR
Wind Energy Engineer2,330 EUR
Wind Energy Operations Manager3,280 EUR
Wireless Engineer2,500 EUR
Work Planner1,650 EUR


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Portugal

Median and salary distribution Portugal Engineering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
2,360 EUR or more
10% of people earn
1,950 to 2,360 EUR
20% of people earn
1,050 EUR or less
65% of people earn
1,050 to 1,950 EUR
Minimum Salary
740 EUR
Median
2,050 EUR
Maximum
4,920 EUR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Engineering in Portugal range from 740 EUR (starting average salary) to 4,920 EUR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Engineering is 2,050 EUR, implying that half of the workforce in Portugal earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Engineering in Portugal earn less than 1,540 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 2,540 EUR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Engineering in Portugal. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 1,050 EUR to 1,950 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 1,050 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 1,950 EUR to 2,360 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 2,360 EUR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Engineering in Portugal having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Engineering in Portugal, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Portugal costs anywhere from 13,800 EUR to 41,400 EUR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Engineering / Portugal

Salary comparison by gender Portugal Engineering monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Engineering in Portugal, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
2,400 EUR
Female-5%
2,280 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Portugal for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Portugal
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Engineering / Portugal

How much are annual salary increments in Portugal for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Engineering in Portugal are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Portugal Engineering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Portugal / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Portugal
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Portugal is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Engineering / Portugal

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Portugal Engineering
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49% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 51% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
51%
No Bonus
49%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Engineering / Portugal


13 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Portugal is 13 EUR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Engineering in Portugal is 4 EUR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Funchal2,000 EUR
Lisbon2,400 EUR
Porto2,200 EUR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Portugal is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
2,690 EUR
Public Sector+6%
2,850 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Engineering in Portugal?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 2,050 EUR and 2,540 EUR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Engineering in Portugal ranges from 740 EUR to 1,540 EUR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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