Engineer Average Salary in Portugal 2022
How much money does an Engineer make in Portugal?
LOW
1,110
EUR AVERAGE
2,410
EUR HIGH
3,830
EUR
A person working as an Engineer in Portugal typically earns around 2,410 EUR per month. Salaries range from 1,110 EUR (lowest) to 3,830 EUR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Engineer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Engineer Salary Distribution in Portugal
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Engineer salaries in Portugal range from 1,110 EUR per month (minimum salary) to 3,830 EUR per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 2,600 EUR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Engineer(s) are earning less than 2,600 EUR while the other half are earning more than 2,600 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 Engineer(s) are earning less than 1,670 EUR while 75% of them are earning more than 1,670 EUR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Engineer(s) are earning less than 3,480 EUR while 25% are earning more than 3,480 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
Engineer 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 Engineer salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
An Engineer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 1,260 EUR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 1,680 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 2,480 EUR per month, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Engineer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 3,030 EUR per month, 22% 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 3,300 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 3,570 EUR per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Engineer average salary change by experience in Portugal
| 0 - 2 Years | 1,260 EUR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 1,680 EUR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +48% | 2,480 EUR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +22% | 3,030 EUR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 3,300 EUR |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 3,570 EUR |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Engineer Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Engineer(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 Engineer salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Bachelor's Degree, the average salary of an Engineer is 1,460 EUR per month.
While someone with a Master's Degree gets a salary of 2,820 EUR per month, 93% more than someone having a Bachelor's Degree degree.
Engineer average salary difference by education level in Portugal
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,460 EUR | |
| Master's Degree | +93% | 2,820 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
Engineer 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 Engineer employees in Portugal earn 6% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 2,480 EUR | |
| Female | -6% | 2,340 EUR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Portugal for all Careers
Engineer Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Portugal
How much are annual salary increments in Portugal for Engineer(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Engineer
Engineer(s) in Portugal are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 16 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
Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Portugal
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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An Engineer 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.
41% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 59% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 59% | |
| No Bonus | 41% |
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.
Engineer Average Hourly Wage in Portugal
14 EUR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Portugal is 14 EUR. This means that the average Engineer in Portugal earns approximately 14 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.
Engineer VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Engineer is 4% more than that of Engineering. Also, Engineering salaries are 16% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Acoustics Engineer | 2,300 EUR |  -5% |
| Assembly Engineering Technician | 1,770 EUR | -27% |
| Assistant Chief Engineer | 2,760 EUR |  +15% |
| Associate Engineer | 2,170 EUR | -10% |
| Autocad Operator | 1,440 EUR | -40% |
| Automation Engineer | 2,430 EUR | +1% |
| Avionic System Support Engineer | 2,320 EUR | -4% |
| Biochemical Engineer | 2,300 EUR | -5% |
| BMS Engineer | 2,280 EUR | -5% |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | 1,280 EUR | -47% |
| Broadcast Engineer | 2,330 EUR | -3% |
| CAD Design Engineer | 2,420 EUR | +0% |
| CAD Designer | 1,430 EUR | -41% |
| CAE Engineer | 2,230 EUR | -7% |
| Ceramics Engineer | 2,200 EUR | -9% |
| Civil Engineer | 2,430 EUR | +1% |
| Commissioning Engineer | 2,370 EUR | -2% |
| Communications Engineer | 2,510 EUR | +4% |
| Condition Monitoring Engineer | 2,130 EUR | -12% |
| Contract Associate Engineer | 2,340 EUR | -3% |
| Control Systems Engineer | 2,220 EUR | -8% |
| Controls Engineer | 2,240 EUR | -7% |
| Controls Software Engineer | 2,150 EUR | -11% |
| Corrosion Engineer | 2,100 EUR | -13% |
| Design Engineer | 2,340 EUR | -3% |
| Drafter | 1,520 EUR | -37% |
| Drafting Manager | 2,730 EUR | +13% |
| Drilling Engineer | 2,400 EUR | -0% |
| Electrical Draughtsman | 1,210 EUR | -50% |
| Electrical Engineer | 2,640 EUR | +10% |
| Electrical Engineering Manager | 3,370 EUR | +40% |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technologist | 2,510 EUR | +4% |
| Electromechanical Equipment Assembler | 1,200 EUR | -50% |
| Energy Engineer | 2,450 EUR | +2% |
| Engine Assembler | 1,090 EUR | -55% |
| Engineer | 2,410 EUR | = |
| Engineering Account Manager | 2,690 EUR | +12% |
| Engineering Chief Designer | 2,640 EUR | +10% |
| Engineering Consultant | 3,120 EUR | +29% |
| Engineering Key Account Manager | 3,500 EUR | +45% |
| Engineering Lab Technician | 2,240 EUR | -7% |
| Engineering Planning Manager | 3,370 EUR | +40% |
| Engineering Production Manager | 4,400 EUR | +83% |
| Engineering Project Analyst | 2,820 EUR | +17% |
| Engineering Project Coordinator | 2,780 EUR | +15% |
| Engineering Project Director | 4,680 EUR | +94% |
| Engineering Project Manager | 3,260 EUR | +35% |
| Engineering Research and Development Manager | 3,900 EUR | +62% |
| Engineering Safety Coordinator | 1,840 EUR | -24% |
| Engineering Sales Manager | 3,240 EUR | +34% |
| Engineering Technician | 1,810 EUR | -25% |
| Engineering Technologist | 1,910 EUR | -21% |
| Environmental Engineer | 2,410 EUR | = |
| Equipment Engineer | 2,190 EUR | -9% |
| Equipment Engineering Manager | 3,080 EUR | +28% |
| Estimator | 2,060 EUR | -15% |
| Fabrication Specialist | 1,660 EUR | -31% |
| Fabricator | 1,040 EUR | -57% |
| Facade Engineer | 2,360 EUR | -2% |
| Fiber Analyst | 1,330 EUR | -45% |
| Field Engineer | 2,360 EUR | -2% |
| Field Engineering Manager | 4,140 EUR | +72% |
| Fire Engineer | 2,280 EUR | -5% |
| Fitter and Turner | 790 EUR | -67% |
| Forestry Strategic Planner | 2,670 EUR | +11% |
| Generation Engineer | 2,290 EUR | -5% |
| Genetic Engineer | 2,510 EUR | +4% |
| Geological Engineer | 2,470 EUR | +2% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 2,540 EUR | +5% |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | 1,200 EUR | -50% |
| Highway Engineer | 2,320 EUR | -4% |
| HSE Professional | 2,270 EUR | -6% |
| HVAC Engineer | 2,410 EUR | = |
| HVAC Supervisor | 2,100 EUR | -13% |
| Industrial Engineer | 2,350 EUR | -2% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologist | 2,370 EUR | -2% |
| Instrument Engineer | 2,220 EUR | -8% |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineer | 2,340 EUR | -3% |
| Instrumentation Engineer | 2,230 EUR | -7% |
| Instrumentation Manager | 2,450 EUR | +2% |
| Irrigation Engineer | 2,310 EUR | -4% |
| Licensed Aircraft Engineer | 2,480 EUR | +3% |
| Locomotive Engineer | 2,230 EUR | -7% |
| Maintenance Engineer | 2,170 EUR | -10% |
| Maintenance Fitter | 850 EUR | -65% |
| Maintenance Manager | 2,390 EUR | -1% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 2,170 EUR | -10% |
| Marine Engineer | 2,440 EUR | +1% |
| Materials Engineer | 2,320 EUR | -4% |
| Materials Researcher | 2,280 EUR | -5% |
| Materials Technician | 1,650 EUR | -32% |
| Mechanical and Electrical Engineer | 2,500 EUR | +4% |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 2,620 EUR | +9% |
| Mechanical Designer | 2,070 EUR | -14% |
| Mechanical Engineer | 2,450 EUR | +2% |
| Mechanical Engineering Manager | 3,480 EUR | +44% |
| Mechanical Inspector | 2,310 EUR | -4% |
| Mechatronics Engineer | 2,480 EUR | +3% |
| Mining Engineer | 2,360 EUR | -2% |
| Oil and Petrochemical Engineer | 2,570 EUR | +7% |
| Optical Engineer | 2,260 EUR | -6% |
| Optical Instrument Assembler | 1,150 EUR | -52% |
| PCB Assembler | 880 EUR | -63% |
| Photonics Engineer | 2,570 EUR | +7% |
| Photonics Technician | 2,040 EUR | -15% |
| Pipeline Engineer | 2,170 EUR | -10% |
| Piping Designer | 1,250 EUR | -48% |
| Piping Engineer | 2,060 EUR | -15% |
| Planning Engineer | 2,310 EUR | -4% |
| Pressure Vessel Inspector | 1,090 EUR | -55% |
| Principal Cost Engineer | 2,420 EUR | +0% |
| Principal Engineer | 2,280 EUR | -5% |
| Principal Support Engineer | 2,460 EUR | +2% |
| Process Engineer | 2,270 EUR | -6% |
| Process Operator | 1,440 EUR | -40% |
| Product Development Engineer | 2,570 EUR | +7% |
| Product Development Technician | 1,730 EUR | -28% |
| Product Engineer | 2,500 EUR | +4% |
| Product Safety Engineer | 2,160 EUR | -10% |
| Production Engineer | 2,270 EUR | -6% |
| Project Engineer | 2,480 EUR | +3% |
| Proposal Manager | 3,020 EUR | +25% |
| Purchasing Engineer | 2,200 EUR | -9% |
| Quality Assurance Engineer | 2,260 EUR | -6% |
| Rail Engineer | 2,480 EUR | +3% |
| Robotics Engineer | 2,590 EUR | +7% |
| Robotics Technician | 2,020 EUR | -16% |
| Safety Engineer | 2,390 EUR | -1% |
| Safety Inspector | 1,900 EUR | -21% |
| Safety Manager | 2,870 EUR | +19% |
| Safety Officer | 1,180 EUR | -51% |
| Sales Engineer | 2,400 EUR | -0% |
| Scheduling Engineer | 2,060 EUR | -15% |
| Service Engineer | 2,500 EUR | +4% |
| Solar Engineer | 2,430 EUR | +1% |
| Staff Engineer | 2,250 EUR | -7% |
| Static Equipment Engineer | 2,400 EUR | -0% |
| Stationary Engineer | 2,120 EUR | -12% |
| Stress Engineer | 2,190 EUR | -9% |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 2,250 EUR | -7% |
| Structural Designer | 2,180 EUR | -10% |
| Structural Engineer | 2,420 EUR | +0% |
| Structural Technician | 1,550 EUR | -36% |
| Supply Chain Specialist | 2,300 EUR | -5% |
| Surveyor | 1,840 EUR | -24% |
| Technical Affairs Officer | 1,180 EUR | -51% |
| Technical Assistant | 1,210 EUR | -50% |
| Technical Engineer | 2,060 EUR | -15% |
| Technical Support Engineer | 2,130 EUR | -12% |
| Tender Engineer | 2,080 EUR | -14% |
| Test Development Engineer | 2,370 EUR | -2% |
| Transportation Engineer | 2,210 EUR | -8% |
| Validation Engineer | 2,090 EUR | -13% |
| Verification Engineer | 2,320 EUR | -4% |
| Wastewater Engineer | 2,210 EUR | -8% |
| Wind Energy Engineer | 2,330 EUR | -3% |
| Wind Energy Operations Manager | 3,280 EUR | +36% |
| Work Planner | 1,650 EUR | -32% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Funchal | 2,200 EUR |
| Lisbon | 2,790 EUR |
| Porto | 2,470 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 |
