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Teaching / Education Average Salaries in Portugal 2024

How much money does a person working in Teaching / Education make in Portugal?


Average Monthly Salary
2,880 EUR
( 34,600 EUR yearly)

LOW
1,400
EUR
AVERAGE
2,880
EUR
HIGH
5,330
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 Teaching / Education in Portugal typically earns around 2,880 EUR. Salaries range from 1,400 EUR (lowest average) to 5,330 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 Teaching / Education 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
Teaching / Education
Academic Advisor2,790 EUR
Academic Assistant2,040 EUR
Academic Coach2,670 EUR
Academic Librarian2,010 EUR
Academic Manager3,270 EUR
Academic Specialist2,400 EUR
Academic Staff2,240 EUR
Accompanist2,390 EUR
Achievement Coach2,860 EUR
Admissions Specialist2,430 EUR
Agricultural Sciences Teacher2,160 EUR
Anthropology Teacher2,290 EUR
Arabic Language Teacher2,200 EUR
Archeology Teacher2,310 EUR
Architecture Teacher2,450 EUR
Archivist1,980 EUR
Art Teacher2,130 EUR
Assistant School Principal2,840 EUR
Assistant Teacher1,810 EUR
Biochemistry Professor 3,850 EUR
Biology Teacher2,160 EUR
Blended Learning Specialist2,930 EUR
Bursary Scheme Manager2,540 EUR
Business Teacher2,430 EUR
Careers Advisor2,850 EUR
Careers Consultant2,800 EUR
Chemistry Teacher2,230 EUR
Chief Remote Learning Officer3,690 EUR
Child Care Coordinator2,240 EUR
Child Care Worker1,760 EUR
Childcare Worker1,870 EUR
Classroom Assistant1,860 EUR
Clinical School Psychologist3,310 EUR
Coding Coach2,450 EUR
College Aide2,750 EUR
College and Career Readiness Specialist2,840 EUR
College Dean5,230 EUR
College President4,940 EUR
Communications Teacher2,220 EUR
Community Education Officer1,810 EUR
Computer Science Teacher2,230 EUR
Computer Teacher2,180 EUR
Creative Writing Trainer2,730 EUR
Credit Counselor2,790 EUR
Cultural Studies Teacher2,150 EUR
Curriculum Coordinator2,610 EUR
Curriculum Developer2,950 EUR
Curriculum Specialist2,760 EUR
Dean of Faculty5,000 EUR
Demonstrator1,920 EUR
Deputy Controller of Examinations2,540 EUR
Digital Citizenship Educator2,130 EUR
Digital Literacy Instructor2,350 EUR
Director of Learning Technology3,020 EUR
Distance Learning Coordinator2,430 EUR
E-Learning Consultant3,140 EUR
E-learning Content Developer2,940 EUR
E-Learning Designer2,750 EUR
Economics Lecturer4,000 EUR
Economics Teacher2,270 EUR
EdTech Compliance Manager2,470 EUR
EdTech Consultant2,490 EUR
EdTech Content Creator2,270 EUR
Education Administrator2,630 EUR
Education Assistant2,030 EUR
Education Assistant Director2,920 EUR
Education Assistant Librarian1,700 EUR
Education Assistant Principal2,300 EUR
Education Assistant Professor3,200 EUR
Education Associate2,220 EUR
Education Consultant3,190 EUR
Education Consultant2,850 EUR
Education Coordinator2,290 EUR
Education Counselor2,700 EUR
Education Director3,990 EUR
Education Policy Analyst3,230 EUR
Education Program Specialist2,830 EUR
Education Researcher3,110 EUR
Education Resource Specialist2,550 EUR
Education Services Facilitator2,620 EUR
Education Technology Specialist2,550 EUR
Educational Content Writer2,760 EUR
Educational Data Privacy Officer2,570 EUR
Educational Psychologist3,450 EUR
EFL Teacher2,240 EUR
eLearning Trainer2,090 EUR
Elementary School Teacher1,900 EUR
Engineering Lecturer3,760 EUR
Engineering Teacher3,130 EUR
English Teacher2,100 EUR
ESL Teacher2,290 EUR
Faculty Assistant2,830 EUR
Foreign Language Teacher2,070 EUR
GED Teacher1,990 EUR
Geography Teacher2,130 EUR
Head of Mathematics Department3,010 EUR
Head of School3,560 EUR
High School Teacher2,330 EUR
History Teacher2,370 EUR
Infant Teacher1,650 EUR
Instructional Assistant2,280 EUR
Instructional Coach2,680 EUR
Instructor2,490 EUR
Kindergarten Teacher1,800 EUR
Language Instructor For Expatriate1,870 EUR
Law Teacher3,060 EUR
Learning Designer2,560 EUR
Learning Experience Designer3,270 EUR
Learning Management System Administrator2,500 EUR
Lecturer3,860 EUR
Librarian1,870 EUR
Library Assistant1,470 EUR
Library Director2,480 EUR
Library Specialist1,860 EUR
Library Technician1,760 EUR
Life Sciences Teacher2,080 EUR
Makerspace Coordinator and Facilitator1,950 EUR
Math Lecturer3,820 EUR
Math Teacher2,410 EUR
Mathematics Teacher2,530 EUR
Mentor2,470 EUR
Middle School Teacher2,390 EUR
Music Teacher2,010 EUR
Nursery Manager3,310 EUR
Nursery Worker1,330 EUR
Online Course Developer2,580 EUR
Online Course Instructor2,360 EUR
Online Learning Facilitator2,160 EUR
Online Tutor2,150 EUR
Paraprofessional2,900 EUR
Personalized Learning Specialist2,680 EUR
Physical Education Specialist2,520 EUR
Physical Education Teacher1,940 EUR
Physics Teacher 2,370 EUR
Political Science Teacher2,410 EUR
Post Doctoral Researcher3,370 EUR
Preschool Education Administrator2,500 EUR
Preschool Teacher1,840 EUR
Primary School Teacher2,030 EUR
Principal3,210 EUR
Product Specialist2,500 EUR
Professor - Accounting3,980 EUR
Professor - Architecture3,940 EUR
Professor - Biology4,100 EUR
Professor - Business Administration3,900 EUR
Professor - Chemical Engineering4,160 EUR
Professor - Chemistry3,980 EUR
Professor - Civil Engineering3,980 EUR
Professor - Communication3,850 EUR
Professor - Computer Science3,940 EUR
Professor - Dentistry4,000 EUR
Professor - Drama3,960 EUR
Professor - Economics4,170 EUR
Professor - Education3,990 EUR
Professor - Electrical Engineering4,050 EUR
Professor - English3,950 EUR
Professor - Environmental Engineering4,120 EUR
Professor - Foreign Languages3,720 EUR
Professor - Geological Sciences3,740 EUR
Professor - History4,070 EUR
Professor - Industrial Engineering3,930 EUR
Professor - Law4,160 EUR
Professor - Legal Support3,980 EUR
Professor - Liberal Arts4,050 EUR
Professor - Marketing4,160 EUR
Professor - Mathematics4,320 EUR
Professor - Mechanical Engineering4,110 EUR
Professor - Medical Administration4,460 EUR
Professor - Medicine4,890 EUR
Professor - Music3,640 EUR
Professor - Nursing3,640 EUR
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences4,130 EUR
Professor - Philosophy4,060 EUR
Professor - Physical Therapy4,150 EUR
Professor - Physics4,170 EUR
Professor - Psychology4,080 EUR
Professor - Rehabilitation3,700 EUR
Professor - Social Work3,540 EUR
Professor - Sociology3,770 EUR
Professor - Special Education4,130 EUR
Psychology Teacher3,120 EUR
Public Management Assistant Professor3,310 EUR
School Counselor3,040 EUR
Science Educator2,220 EUR
Science Laboratory Assistant2,050 EUR
Science Teacher2,230 EUR
Secondary Mathematics Teacher2,350 EUR
Secondary School Teacher2,240 EUR
Special Education Advocate2,860 EUR
Special Education Teacher2,430 EUR
Special Needs Assistant1,930 EUR
Statistics Lecturer3,760 EUR
STEAM Educator2,140 EUR
STEM Educator2,050 EUR
Student Accounts Coordinator2,120 EUR
Student Development Specialist2,570 EUR
Student Employment Specialist2,370 EUR
Student Services1,930 EUR
Student Services Coordinator1,930 EUR
Student Support Manager2,770 EUR
Substitute Teacher1,860 EUR
Teacher2,000 EUR
Teacher Aide1,660 EUR
Teacher Trainer2,660 EUR
Teaching Assistant1,680 EUR
TEFL Teacher2,290 EUR
Training and Development Specialist2,750 EUR
Training Coordinator2,060 EUR
Tutor2,150 EUR
University Teacher3,910 EUR
Virtual Teacher2,060 EUR
Vocational Education Teacher2,230 EUR


Teaching / Education Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Portugal

Median and salary distribution Portugal Teaching / Education monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
3,000 EUR or more
10% of people earn
2,600 to 3,000 EUR
20% of people earn
1,730 EUR or less
65% of people earn
1,730 to 2,600 EUR
Minimum Salary
1,400 EUR
Median
2,690 EUR
Maximum
5,330 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 Teaching / Education in Portugal range from 1,400 EUR (starting average salary) to 5,330 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 Teaching / Education is 2,690 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 Teaching / Education in Portugal earn less than 2,190 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 3,160 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 Teaching / Education in Portugal. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 1,730 EUR to 2,600 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 1,730 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 2,600 EUR to 3,000 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 3,000 EUR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Teaching / Education 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?

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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 Teaching / Education 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 / Teaching / Education / Portugal

Salary comparison by gender Portugal Teaching / Education 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 Teaching / Education in Portugal, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
2,950 EUR
Female-5%
2,810 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 / Teaching / Education / Portugal

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

Professionals working in Teaching / Education in Portugal are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% 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 Teaching / Education
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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 / Teaching / Education / Portugal

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Portugal Teaching / Education
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46% of surveyed staff in Teaching / Education reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 54% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 / Teaching / Education / Portugal


17 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Teaching / Education in Portugal is 17 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 Teaching / Education in Portugal is 8 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
Funchal2,470 EUR
Lisbon2,960 EUR
Porto2,720 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 Teaching / Education in Portugal?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 2,690 EUR and 3,160 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 Teaching / Education in Portugal ranges from 1,400 EUR to 2,190 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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