Sales Executive Average Salary in Portugal 2022
How much money does a Sales Executive make in Portugal?
LOW
1,590
EUR AVERAGE
3,450
EUR HIGH
5,490
EUR
A person working as a Sales Executive in Portugal typically earns around 3,450 EUR per month. Salaries range from 1,590 EUR (lowest) to 5,490 EUR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Sales Executive salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Sales Executive Salary Distribution in Portugal
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Sales Executive salaries in Portugal range from 1,590 EUR per month (minimum salary) to 5,490 EUR per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 3,730 EUR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Sales Executive(s) are earning less than 3,730 EUR while the other half are earning more than 3,730 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 Sales Executive(s) are earning less than 2,390 EUR while 75% of them are earning more than 2,390 EUR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Sales Executive(s) are earning less than 4,980 EUR while 25% are earning more than 4,980 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
Sales Executive 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 Sales Executive salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Sales Executive with less than two years of experience makes approximately 1,800 EUR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 2,410 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 3,560 EUR per month, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Sales Executive(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 4,340 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 4,730 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 5,120 EUR per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Sales Executive average salary change by experience in Portugal
| 0 - 2 Years | 1,800 EUR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 2,410 EUR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +48% | 3,560 EUR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +22% | 4,340 EUR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 4,730 EUR |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 5,120 EUR |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Sales Executive Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Sales Executive(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 Sales Executive salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Sales Executive is 2,210 EUR per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 2,600 EUR per month, 18% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 3,780 EUR per month, 45% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Professionals who hold a Master's Degree are rewarded with an average salary of 4,950 EUR per month, 31% more than someone with Bachelor's Degree.
Sales Executive average salary difference by education level in Portugal
| High School | 2,210 EUR | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +18% | 2,600 EUR |
| Bachelor's Degree | +45% | 3,780 EUR |
| Master's Degree | +31% | 4,950 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
Sales Executive 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 Sales Executive employees in Portugal earn 6% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 3,560 EUR | |
| Female | -6% | 3,350 EUR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Portugal for all Careers
Sales Executive Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Portugal
How much are annual salary increments in Portugal for Sales Executive(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Sales Executive
Sales Executive(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
Sales Executive Bonus and Incentive Rates in Portugal
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Sales Executive is considered to be a high 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.
15% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 85% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 85% | |
| No Bonus | 15% |
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. |
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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.
Sales Executive Average Hourly Wage in Portugal
20 EUR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Portugal is 20 EUR. This means that the average Sales Executive in Portugal earns approximately 20 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.
Sales Executive VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Sales Executive is 15% more than that of Sales Retail and Wholesale. Also, Sales Retail and Wholesale salaries are 9% more than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Account Officer | 1,720 EUR |  -50% |
| Area Sales Manager | 4,510 EUR |  +31% |
| Assistant Department Manager | 2,180 EUR | -37% |
| Assistant Retail Store Manager | 2,450 EUR | -29% |
| Branch Manager | 3,270 EUR | -5% |
| Cashier | 960 EUR | -72% |
| Cashier Manager | 2,240 EUR | -35% |
| Depot Manager | 2,910 EUR | -16% |
| Deputy Sales Manager | 3,140 EUR | -9% |
| Distribution Director | 3,470 EUR | +0% |
| Global Wholesale Manager | 5,870 EUR | +70% |
| Head Cashier | 2,060 EUR | -40% |
| Head of Retail | 4,000 EUR | +16% |
| Head Teller | 2,010 EUR | -42% |
| Inside Sales Executive | 2,780 EUR | -20% |
| Inside Sales Representative | 1,880 EUR | -46% |
| Inventory Manager | 3,070 EUR | -11% |
| Key Account Manager | 2,980 EUR | -14% |
| Medical Device Sales | 2,390 EUR | -31% |
| National Customer Solution Specialist | 3,430 EUR | -1% |
| Parts Salesperson | 1,770 EUR | -49% |
| Project Development Manager | 3,390 EUR | -2% |
| Project Manager | 3,450 EUR | -0% |
| Purchasing and Sales Executive | 4,880 EUR | +41% |
| Quotation Engineer | 1,750 EUR | -49% |
| Relationship Manager | 3,730 EUR | +8% |
| Retail Operations Manager | 3,220 EUR | -7% |
| Retail Sales Associate | 2,390 EUR | -31% |
| Retail Store Manager | 3,460 EUR | +0% |
| Revenue Manager | 3,050 EUR | -12% |
| Sales Account Manager | 3,700 EUR | +7% |
| Sales Admin Executive | 4,340 EUR | +26% |
| Sales Assistant | 1,250 EUR | -64% |
| Sales Associate | 1,690 EUR | -51% |
| Sales Consultant | 2,360 EUR | -32% |
| Sales Coordinator | 1,920 EUR | -44% |
| Sales Development Representative | 2,120 EUR | -39% |
| Sales Engineer | 1,940 EUR | -44% |
| Sales Executive | 3,450 EUR | -0% |
| Sales Manager | 4,720 EUR | +37% |
| Sales Officer | 1,870 EUR | -46% |
| Sales Planning Analyst | 2,870 EUR | -17% |
| Sales Representative | 1,730 EUR | -50% |
| Sales Specialist | 2,720 EUR | -21% |
| Sales Support | 1,250 EUR | -64% |
| Sales Team Leader | 2,770 EUR | -20% |
| Sales Trainer | 2,990 EUR | -13% |
| Securities Sales Agent | 3,040 EUR | -12% |
| Shipper / Receiver | 1,360 EUR | -61% |
| Shop Manager | 3,050 EUR | -12% |
| Store Development Administrator | 2,060 EUR | -40% |
| Trade Marketing Officer | 2,870 EUR | -17% |
| Treasury Officer | 2,850 EUR | -17% |
| Vice President Sales | 4,230 EUR | +22% |
| Visual Merchandiser | 1,490 EUR | -57% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Funchal | 3,200 EUR |
| Lisbon | 3,750 EUR |
| Porto | 3,310 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 |
