Key Facts: Portugal Wages
- Country
- Portugal (PRT)
- Continent
- Europe
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Minimum Wage
- €5.31 /hr ($6.04 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- €1,550 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- €21,700 /year
- Median Individual Income
- €14,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- Government of Portugal (Governo de Portugal); 2026 figure verified via Wikipedia EU member states by minimum wage table (eff 2026-01-01)
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-04
Portugal — Average Salary & Wages
Euro (EUR) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Portugal is
€21,700 a year
But half of all workers earn less than €14,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Portugal is €5.31/hr ($6.04 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is €1,550 ($1,764.37 USD). The median monthly income is €1,166.67 ($1,328.02 USD).
Portugal's minimum wage is near the median for Europe, ranking #23 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages. Over the past 7 years, the minimum wage has increased by 53% in nominal terms. The standard work week is 40 hours.
Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees (base salary). Annual figures include 14 payments. Net estimated after IRS (income tax) and social security contributions (11% employee rate). Portugal uses a progressive tax system with rates from 13% to 48%.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2019, the minimum wage has grown +53% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Portugal, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $10.21/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Portugal earns €920/mo. That is 59% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- €920 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 59% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $1,047.24/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +53% since 2019
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- €5.31
- Monthly
- €920Gross monthly Retribuição Mínima Mensal Garantida (RMMG) for 14 payments/year. 12-payment equivalent is €1,073.33/month.
- Annual
- €12,880€920/month x 14 payments/year (includes subsídio de férias and subsídio de Natal)
2026 rate of €920/month (14-pay basis; €1,073.33/mo on 12-pay basis) effective January 1 (5.7% increase from 2025's €870). Portugal's minimum wage (RMMG - Retribuição Mínima Mensal Garantida) is set annually by government decree. Like Spain, Portugal pays 14 monthly installments per year: 12 regular payments plus a holiday subsidy (subsídio de férias) and a Christmas subsidy (subsídio de Natal). Hourly rate calculated based on 40 hrs/week and approximately 173.33 hrs/month. The government has been on a path to increase the minimum wage substantially, with a target of €1,000/month by 2028.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.25x pay
Standard workweek is 40 hours (Labour Code). The first hour of overtime on a working day is paid at 125%, subsequent hours at 137.5%. Overtime on rest days and public holidays is paid at 150%. Maximum 150 hours of overtime per year (can be increased to 200 by collective agreement). EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week.
Autonomous regions · 2 regions
How Portugal Compares
| Metric | Portugal | Europe Avg. | Europe Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $6.04/hr | $8.37/hr | $17.79/hr (Luxembourg) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $1,764.37/mo | $3,218.62/mo | $9,615.38/mo (Switzerland) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Greece | $6.04 |
| Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | $6.06 |
| Anguilla | $6.00 |
| Slovakia | $5.99 |
| Sint Maarten | $6.11 |
| Portugal | $6.04 |
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What is the minimum wage in Portugal?
The minimum wage in Portugal is €5.31/hr (approximately $6.04 USD), effective since 2026-01-01. 2026 rate of €920/month (14-pay basis; €1,073.33/mo on 12-pay basis) effective January 1 (5.7% increase from 2025's €870). Portugal's minimum wage (RMMG - Retribuição Mínima Mensal Garantida) is set annually by government decree. Like Spain, Portugal pays 14 monthly installments per year: 12 regular payments plus a holiday subsidy (subsídio de férias) and a Christmas subsidy (subsídio de Natal). Hourly rate calculated based on 40 hrs/week and approximately 173.33 hrs/month. The government has been on a path to increase the minimum wage substantially, with a target of €1,000/month by 2028.
What is the average salary in Portugal?
The average gross monthly salary in Portugal is €1,550 (approximately $1,764.37 USD). Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees (base salary). Annual figures include 14 payments. Net estimated after IRS (income tax) and social security contributions (11% employee rate). Portugal uses a progressive tax system with rates from 13% to 48%. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE) (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Portugal?
The standard work week in Portugal is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.25x the normal rate. Standard workweek is 40 hours (Labour Code). The first hour of overtime on a working day is paid at 125%, subsequent hours at 137.5%. Overtime on rest days and public holidays is paid at 150%. Maximum 150 hours of overtime per year (can be increased to 200 by collective agreement). EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week.
How has the minimum wage in Portugal changed over time?
The minimum wage in Portugal has changed as follows: €600 in 2019, €635 in 2020, €665 in 2021, €705 in 2022, €760 in 2023, €820 in 2024, €870 in 2025, €920 in 2026. This represents 8 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Portugal in USD?
The minimum wage in Portugal converts to approximately $6.04/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Portugal in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Portugal is approximately $1,764.37 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Portugal's minimum wage compare to the Europe average?
Portugal's minimum wage ranks #23 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages in Europe, placing it near the median for Europe.
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