Minimum wage in Portugal, 2026
The minimum wage in Portugal is €920 a month from 1 January 2026. Full time, that leaves about €819 per payment (14 a year) after tax.
Minimum wage before and after tax
| Hours | Gross a month | Gross a year | Take-home per payment (14 a year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full time, 14 payments a year | €920 | €12,880 | €819 |
Single worker, 2026 tax rules; 14 payments a year. Calculate any salary.
How much of it you keep
On the full-time minimum wage, about €1,417 a year (11.0%) goes to income tax and social security.
Earning more than the minimum wage
| Pay | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Take-home per payment (14 a year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | €12,880 | €11,463 | €819 |
| 1.25× the minimum wage | €16,100 | €13,038 | €931 |
| 1.5× the minimum wage | €19,320 | €15,281 | €1,091 |
| 2× the minimum wage | €25,760 | €19,550 | €1,396 |
| 3× the minimum wage | €38,640 | €26,965 | €1,926 |
Full time, single, 2026 rules. As pay rises, a larger share goes in tax: at twice the minimum wage you keep 75.9% of gross pay, against 89.0% at the minimum wage.
The minimum wage and average pay
A full-time minimum wage is about 63% of the average salary in Portugal, which was €20,328 in 2025. After tax, the average salary leaves about €1,140 per payment (14 a year). Average salary after tax.
What changes next
From 1 January 2027 the minimum wage will be €970 a month: announced with the 2027 Budget proposal; it becomes law when the decree is published.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Portugal in 2026?
€920 a month from 1 January 2026. Full time that is €12,880 a year in 14 payments.
How much is the minimum wage after tax in Portugal?
About €819 per payment (14 a year) (€11,463 a year) for a single full-time worker, using the 2026 tax rules.
How much tax do you pay on the minimum wage in Portugal?
On the full-time minimum wage about €1,417 a year goes to income tax and social security, 11.0% of gross pay, using the 2026 rules for a single worker.
Will the minimum wage go up in 2027?
Yes: €970 a month from 1 January 2027, announced with the 2027 Budget proposal; it becomes law when the decree is published.
Sources: Decreto-Lei 139/2025: minimum wage 2026, Government of Portugal: what to expect in 2027. Average pay: average salary in Portugal.