Java Developer Average Salary in Portugal 2022
How much money does a Java Developer make in Portugal?
LOW
1,440
EUR AVERAGE
2,770
EUR HIGH
4,230
EUR
A person working as a Java Developer in Portugal typically earns around 2,770 EUR per month. Salaries range from 1,440 EUR (lowest) to 4,230 EUR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Java Developer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Java Developer Salary Distribution in Portugal
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Java Developer salaries in Portugal range from 1,440 EUR per month (minimum salary) to 4,230 EUR per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 2,660 EUR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Java Developer(s) are earning less than 2,660 EUR while the other half are earning more than 2,660 EUR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Java Developer(s) are earning less than 1,840 EUR while 75% of them are earning more than 1,840 EUR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Java Developer(s) are earning less than 3,310 EUR while 25% are earning more than 3,310 EUR.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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
Java Developer Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Java Developer salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Java Developer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 1,640 EUR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 2,190 EUR per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 2,850 EUR per month, 30% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Java Developer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 3,450 EUR per month, 21% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 3,770 EUR per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 3,970 EUR per month, 5% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Java Developer average salary change by experience in Portugal
| 0 - 2 Years | 1,640 EUR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 2,190 EUR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +30% | 2,850 EUR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +21% | 3,450 EUR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 3,770 EUR |
| 20+ Years | +5% | 3,970 EUR |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Java Developer Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Java Developer(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Java Developer salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Certificate or Diploma, the average salary of a Java Developer is 1,940 EUR per month.
While someone with a Bachelor's Degree gets a salary of 2,950 EUR per month, 52% more than someone having a Certificate or Diploma degree.
A Master's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 4,180 EUR per month, 42% more than someone with a Bachelor's Degree.
Java Developer average salary difference by education level in Portugal
| Certificate or Diploma | 1,940 EUR | |
| Bachelor's Degree | +52% | 2,950 EUR |
| Master's Degree | +42% | 4,180 EUR |
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 Euro(s) to 41,300 Euro(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Java Developer Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Java Developer employees in Portugal earn 5% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 2,840 EUR | |
| Female | -5% | 2,700 EUR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Portugal for all Careers
Java Developer Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Portugal
How much are annual salary increments in Portugal for Java Developer(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Java Developer
Java Developer(s) in Portugal are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.
Portugal / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2021
| Banking | 3% | |
| Energy | 6% | |
| Information Technology | 9% | |
| Healthcare | 3% | |
| Travel | 6% | |
| Construction | 9% | |
| Education | 3% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Portugal for the year 2021. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Java Developer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Portugal
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Java Developer is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
47% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 53% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 53% | |
| No Bonus | 47% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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: | Example: |
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.
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.
Java Developer Average Hourly Wage in Portugal
16 EUR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Portugal is 16 EUR. This means that the average Java Developer in Portugal earns approximately 16 EUR for every worked hour.
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 fix 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.
Java Developer VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Java Developer is 10% more than that of Developers and Programmers. Also, Developers and Programmers salaries are 9% less than those of Information Technology.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
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| Angular Developer | 2,210 EUR | -20% |
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| Avaloq Developer | 2,410 EUR | -13% |
| BizTalk Developer | 2,700 EUR | -2% |
| Build and Release Engineer | 2,330 EUR | -16% |
| Business Intelligence Developer | 2,660 EUR | -4% |
| Business Objects Developer | 2,480 EUR | -10% |
| C# Developer | 2,900 EUR | +5% |
| C++ Developer | 2,850 EUR | +3% |
| CMS Developer | 2,240 EUR | -19% |
| Curam Developer | 2,230 EUR | -19% |
| Developer / Programmer | 2,580 EUR | -7% |
| Flash Developer | 2,160 EUR | -22% |
| Front End Developer | 2,220 EUR | -20% |
| Full Stack Developer | 2,580 EUR | -7% |
| Game Developer | 2,420 EUR | -13% |
| GIS Developer | 2,410 EUR | -13% |
| Graphical User Interface ( GUI ) Programmer | 2,360 EUR | -15% |
| Graphics Programmer | 2,210 EUR | -20% |
| Imaging Programmer | 2,300 EUR | -17% |
| IOS Developer | 2,720 EUR | -2% |
| Java Developer | 2,770 EUR | +0% |
| Javascript Developer | 2,450 EUR | -11% |
| Lead Developer | 2,970 EUR | +7% |
| Mobile Developer | 2,540 EUR | -8% |
| Multimedia Developer | 2,180 EUR | -21% |
| Nodejs Developer | 2,820 EUR | +2% |
| Oracle Developer | 2,710 EUR | -2% |
| Perl Developer | 2,280 EUR | -18% |
| PHP Developer | 2,320 EUR | -16% |
| Python Developer | 2,590 EUR | -6% |
| Remedy Developer | 2,160 EUR | -22% |
| Ruby Developer | 2,250 EUR | -19% |
| Salesforce Developer | 2,050 EUR | -26% |
| SAS Programmer | 2,410 EUR | -13% |
| Sharepoint Developer | 2,670 EUR | -3% |
| Software Development Manager | 3,300 EUR | +19% |
| Software QA Engineer | 2,480 EUR | -10% |
| Software Test Engineer | 2,280 EUR | -18% |
| Teradata Developer | 2,110 EUR | -24% |
| TIBCO Developer | 2,140 EUR | -23% |
| User Experience Designer | 2,250 EUR | -19% |
| VB Developer | 1,970 EUR | -29% |
| VB.NET Developer | 2,530 EUR | -9% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Funchal | 2,430 EUR |
| Lisbon | 2,990 EUR |
| Porto | 2,710 EUR |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Portugal earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 2,680 EUR | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 2,840 EUR |
