Average salary in Portugal after tax
The average salary in Portugal is €20,328 a year (2025). After tax with the 2026 rules, that leaves about €1,140 per payment (14 a year).
Salary benchmarks before and after tax
| Benchmark | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Take-home per payment (14 a year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average gross pay per job (€1,694 a month over 12 months, including holiday and Christmas pay), full- and part-time, 2025 | €20,328 | €15,964 | €1,140 |
Single person, 2026 tax rules. The earnings figures are for 2025; salaries have usually risen since. Calculate your own salary.
Take-home pay around the average salary
| Salary | Gross a year | Take-home a year | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5× the average | €10,164 | €9,046 | 89% |
| 0.75× the average | €15,246 | €12,553 | 82% |
| The average salary | €20,328 | €15,964 | 79% |
| 1.5× the average | €30,492 | €22,424 | 74% |
| 2× the average | €40,656 | €28,056 | 69% |
The full-time minimum wage of about €12,880 a year is 63% of the average salary. Minimum wage after tax.
Average salaries in other countries
| Country | Salary benchmark | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | €62,010 (average, 2025) | €3,832 a month |
| Netherlands | €69,000 (average, 2025) | €3,835 a month (plus holiday allowance) |
| Spain | €33,827 (average, 2024) | €1,860 per payment (14 a year) |
| Germany | €64,441 (average, 2025) | €3,318 a month |
| Italy | €33,523 (average, 2024) | €1,945 per payment (13 a year) |
| France | €43,224 (average, 2024) | €2,607 a month after income tax |
| UK | £39,039 (median, 2025) | £2,636 a month |
Each country's own official benchmark; they differ in what they include, so compare with care. To compare the same salary across countries, use compare countries.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Portugal?
€20,328 a year: the average gross pay per job (€1,694 a month over 12 months, including holiday and Christmas pay), full- and part-time, 2025, from the official statistics office.
How much is the average salary after tax in Portugal?
For a single person, €20,328 leaves about €15,964 a year, or €1,140 per payment (14 a year), with the 2026 tax rules.
How much of the average salary do you keep in Portugal?
About 79%: €4,364 a year goes to income tax and social security for a single person with the 2026 rules.
Is the average salary a good benchmark for a job offer?
Only roughly. Averages are pulled up by high earners, so most people earn less than the average; the median, where half earn more and half less, is usually lower. Pay also varies a lot by sector, city and experience.
Sources: INE: average gross monthly pay, December 2025. The lowest pay: minimum wage in Portugal.