SALARIES IN PORTUGAL IN 2019

WAGES IN PORTUGAL

Portugal has become the destination where everyone wants to settle. More and more people are choosing this beautiful Iberian country for a variety of reasons.

People wishing to settle in Portugal include retirees, students and working people. For working people, one of the most important factors in their decision to move to Portugal is whether or not they can work there.

Dans cet article, nous aborderons l’évolutions des salaires au Portugal et survolerons donc plusieurs points qui pourront peut-être vous aider si vous cherchez à travailler au Portugal.

Wages in Portugal are fairly low compared to other European countries. The minimum wage is 600 euros gross per monthThis has increased slightly since January 1, 2019.

Salary trends over the past 8 years

Year	Minimum gross salary	Increase in %
2019	600,00€	3,4%
2018	580,00€	4,1%
2017	557,00€	5,1%
2016	530,00€	5,0%
2015	505,00€	4,1%
2011	485,00€	2,1%
2009	450,00€	5,6%
2008	426,00€	5,7%

Source : www.economias.pt

Average gross salaries in Portugal in 2017 according to Instituto Nacional Estatistica was €887. Depending on the region, this may vary, with an average gross salary of:

• 1025.00 for the Lisbon region,
• 835.00 for the North & Centre regions,
• 847,00€ pour l’Algarve,
• 825,00€ pour l’Alentejo.

Salary benefits

Comme dans d’autres pays européens et particulièrement en France, d’autres éléments s’ajoutent au salaire, notamment les forfaits repas ou les primes. Nous avons répertorié ci-dessous les avantages salariaux les plus courants.

• Meal package (subsídio de alimentação),
• 13^èmeand 14^èmemonths (subsídio de férias e de natal),
• Target-based bonuses,
• Primes d’assiduité,
• Transportation subsidies,

It's important to note that while wages in Portugal are still relatively low compared to our European neighbors, the cost of living is actually lower in Portugal. 

Lisbon and Porto, however, remain two cities where the cost of living has risen sharply in recent years, particularly in the following areas real estate. Note also that energy and telecommunications can be more expensive in Portugal than in France. So it's important to find out the cost of living in the city where you want to work, and compare it with the salary you'll be offered.