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Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense Average Salaries in Portugal 2024

How much money does a person working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense make in Portugal?


Average Monthly Salary
2,720 EUR
( 32,600 EUR yearly)

LOW
1,190
EUR
AVERAGE
2,720
EUR
HIGH
5,730
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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Portugal typically earns around 2,720 EUR. Salaries range from 1,190 EUR (lowest average) to 5,730 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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 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
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aeronautical Engineer2,740 EUR
Aerospace Engineer3,530 EUR
Aerospace Technician2,660 EUR
Air Crew Member1,630 EUR
Air Crew Officer1,880 EUR
Air Traffic Assistant1,550 EUR
Air Traffic Controller2,960 EUR
Air Traffic Management Automation Engineer3,020 EUR
Aircraft 3D Printing Technician2,600 EUR
Aircraft Assembler1,360 EUR
Aircraft Body Repairer1,290 EUR
Aircraft Cabin Interior Designer2,960 EUR
Aircraft Captain4,470 EUR
Aircraft Cybersecurity Specialist3,210 EUR
Aircraft Electrician1,460 EUR
Aircraft Electronics Techician1,470 EUR
Aircraft Engineer2,690 EUR
Aircraft Fueler1,190 EUR
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer2,690 EUR
Aircraft Maintenance Manager4,470 EUR
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor2,860 EUR
Aircraft Maintenance Technician1,280 EUR
Aircraft Mechanic1,380 EUR
Aircraft Pilot4,780 EUR
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer1,380 EUR
Aircraft Quality Assurance3,630 EUR
Aircraft Rigging Assembler1,310 EUR
Aircraft Service Technician1,320 EUR
Airfield Management Specialist4,150 EUR
Airfield Operations Specialist3,040 EUR
Airline Augmented Reality Developer2,350 EUR
Airline Cabin Crew2,750 EUR
Airline Copilot2,870 EUR
Airline Customer Experience Designer2,990 EUR
Airline Data Analyst2,770 EUR
Airline Pilot4,740 EUR
Airlines Sales Director5,350 EUR
Airlines Sales Manager4,790 EUR
Airlines Structural Assembler1,160 EUR
Airport Services Agent1,860 EUR
Airport Services Manager5,300 EUR
Airport Services Supervisor3,230 EUR
Airport Sustainability Manager3,520 EUR
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic1,150 EUR
Autonomous Air Taxi Coordinator1,810 EUR
Aviation Analyst3,710 EUR
Aviation Biofuel Specialist2,830 EUR
Aviation Engineer2,980 EUR
Aviation Inspector2,980 EUR
Aviation Manager5,620 EUR
Aviation Operations Controller3,000 EUR
Aviation Resources Manager4,940 EUR
Aviation Safety Assistant1,610 EUR
Aviation Safety Manager5,130 EUR
Aviation Safety Officer2,690 EUR
Aviation Security Specialist3,420 EUR
Aviation Sustainability Consultant3,700 EUR
Aviation Technician1,250 EUR
Aviation Training Specialist2,820 EUR
Cargo and Freight Agent1,240 EUR
Cargo Executive2,520 EUR
Chief Pilot4,930 EUR
Drone Compliance Officer2,840 EUR
Drone Delivery Specialist2,460 EUR
Drone Emergency Response Coordinator2,210 EUR
Drone Engineer2,330 EUR
Drone Event Coordinator2,330 EUR
Drone Fleet Manager2,920 EUR
Drone Geospatial Analyst2,640 EUR
Drone Infrastructure Engineer2,990 EUR
Drone Inspection Specialist2,510 EUR
Drone Inspector2,390 EUR
Drone Insurance Underwriter1,990 EUR
Drone Light Show Choreographer2,360 EUR
Drone Operator / Pilot1,850 EUR
Drone Payload Specialist2,030 EUR
Drone Pilot Instructor2,320 EUR
Drone Security Specialist2,570 EUR
Drone Software Engineer2,340 EUR
Drone Surveyor1,920 EUR
Drone Technician1,710 EUR
Drone Traffic Controller1,770 EUR
Drone Traffic Management Specialist2,520 EUR
Drone Traffic Safety Engineer2,340 EUR
Drone Videographer2,210 EUR
First Officer2,070 EUR
Fleet Controller4,450 EUR
Fleet Management Officer1,930 EUR
Flight Attendant1,840 EUR
Flight Planner2,430 EUR
Flight Scheduler2,180 EUR
Flight Simulation Engineer2,360 EUR
Freight and Cargo Inspector1,890 EUR
Helicopter Pilot3,140 EUR
Loading Bridge Operator1,110 EUR
Pilot4,460 EUR
Ramp Agent1,220 EUR
Reservations Sales Agent1,510 EUR
Safety and Quality Specialist2,840 EUR
Test Pilot3,410 EUR
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator2,030 EUR
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician1,860 EUR
Virtual / Augmented Reality Flight Simulator Designer2,670 EUR


Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Portugal

Median and salary distribution Portugal Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
3,040 EUR or more
10% of people earn
2,580 to 3,040 EUR
20% of people earn
1,570 EUR or less
65% of people earn
1,570 to 2,580 EUR
Minimum Salary
1,190 EUR
Median
2,520 EUR
Maximum
5,730 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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Portugal range from 1,190 EUR (starting average salary) to 5,730 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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense is 2,520 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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Portugal earn less than 2,010 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 3,050 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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Portugal. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 1,570 EUR to 2,580 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 1,570 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 2,580 EUR to 3,040 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 3,040 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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 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 / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Portugal

Salary comparison by gender Portugal Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Portugal, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
2,780 EUR
Female-5%
2,650 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 / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Portugal

How much are annual salary increments in Portugal for individuals working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Portugal are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Portugal Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
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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 / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Portugal

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Portugal Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
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46% of surveyed staff in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 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 / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Portugal


16 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Portugal is 16 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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Portugal is 7 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
Funchal2,330 EUR
Lisbon2,790 EUR
Porto2,570 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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Portugal?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 2,520 EUR and 3,050 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 Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Portugal ranges from 1,190 EUR to 2,010 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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