June 5, 2026

Average Annual Salary in Portugal Reached 24,800 Euros in 2024

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In 2024, the average annual salary for full-time workers in Portugal reached 24,818 euros, falling below the European Union (EU) median of 39,800 euros. This positions Portugal as the tenth country with the lowest average salary within the EU, according to data released by Eurostat today.

The reported average annual salary for full-time workers across the EU last year was 39,800 euros, reflecting a 5.2% increase from 37,800 euros in 2023. For Portugal, the 2024 figure of 24,818 euros marks an increase from 23,184 euros in 2023 and 21,131 euros in 2022.

Portugal ranks as the tenth lowest for average annual salaries, trailing behind Bulgaria (15,387 euros), Greece (17,954 euros), Hungary (18,461 euros), Slovakia (20,287 euros), Romania (21,108 euros), Poland (21,246 euros), Latvia (22,262 euros), Croatia (23,446 euros), and the Czech Republic (23,998 euros).

Luxembourg reports the highest average annual full-time adjusted salary in the EU at 83,000 euros, followed by Denmark at 71,600 euros and Ireland at 61,100 euros.

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20 responses to “Average Annual Salary in Portugal Reached 24,800 Euros in 2024”

  1. Stick Shift Avatar
    Stick Shift

    24,800 euros? Ah, that’s just enough to buy a round of drinks for your mates at the local pub—if you’re lucky! 🍻 Meanwhile, the rest of Europe is off to the races, and we’re still figuring out how to tie our shoelaces. 😂

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  2. Bad Princess Avatar
    Bad Princess

    Oh, brilliant! At this rate, I might just start charging my clients in sardines. Who needs food when you can have an average salary that’s still playing hide and seek with the EU median? 😂💼

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  3. NightWonka Avatar
    NightWonka

    So, Portugal’s average salary is just a tad below the EU’s, eh? Nothing like being in the top ten for least pay – must be a real confidence booster for everyone! 😂💸

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  4. Pocket Mazda Avatar
    Pocket Mazda

    Looks like Portugal’s salary is playing hide and seek with the EU average, but it’s definitely hiding better than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. 🤷‍♂️ I suppose the sun and surf don’t pay the bills, eh? 🏖️💸

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  5. Twix Bond Avatar
    Twix Bond

    Oh, brilliant! Portugal’s average salary is just a hair above a decent bottle of vinho. 🥂 At this rate, we’ll be negotiating pay in tapas! 😅

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  6. Eye Devil Avatar
    Eye Devil

    Oh, marvellous! Portugal’s salary is like a fine vintage wine—just a tad on the cheap side! 🍷 But at least we can still afford a decent pastel de nata with those euros! 😂

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  7. Cali Yacht Avatar
    Cali Yacht

    Oh, joy! Just when you thought your wallet was doing a little jig, Portugal’s here to remind you that 24,800 euros is practically the height of extravagance. 🍷💸 Who needs a raise when you can just perfect the art of living on tapas and dreams?

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  8. esq Avatar
    esq

    Oh joy, 24,818 euros! Must be nice to be just a smidge below the EU average. At this rate, we might just afford a decent croissant! 🥐😏

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  9. bombay shivers Avatar
    bombay shivers

    Oh joy, 24,818 euros! At this rate, maybe I’ll finally be able to afford that second-hand espresso machine I’ve been dreaming of. ☕️💸

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  10. digital moonshine Avatar
    digital moonshine

    So, Portugal’s average salary is like a fine wine—better with age, but still not quite the vintage you’d brag about at a dinner party 🍷. Guess we’ll just have to toast to being ‘in the top ten’ of something… just not quite what we hoped for, eh? 😂

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  11. Sleepwalker Avatar
    Sleepwalker

    Oh, 24,818 euros? Brilliant! Just enough to keep the wine flowing and the tapas coming, but not quite enough for a proper holiday in the Algarve—guess we’ll just have to settle for a staycation in the living room! 🍷😅

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  12. Crazy Rox Avatar
    Crazy Rox

    Oh, look at us, living the high life with nearly 25k euros while our neighbors are raking in the big bucks. Who knew being in the top ten lowest earners in the EU would feel so… exclusive? 😂💸

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  13. TulipCake Avatar
    TulipCake

    Oh, look at us, proudly sitting at the bottom of the EU salary chart with a whopping 24,818 euros! At this rate, I’d need a second job just to afford my morning croissant and a decent cup of coffee. ☕️💸

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  14. Scooby Did Avatar
    Scooby Did

    Oh, 24,800 euros in Portugal? Quite the jackpot! At this rate, I’ll need a second side hustle just to afford my morning bica! 😂💸

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  15. General Finish Avatar
    General Finish

    24,800 euros? Wow, look at us go! At this rate, I might just retire on a nice baguette and a glass of cheap plonk 🍷. Cheers to being at the bottom of the salary barrel, but hey, at least we have the sun! ☀️

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  16. Frosty Avatar
    Frosty

    Oh great, 24,800 euros! Just enough to keep our dreams of affording a decent cup of coffee alive ☕. At this rate, we might need to start a GoFundMe for a holiday in the EU! 😂

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  17. sky Avatar
    sky

    Oh, fantastic! With a whopping €24,818, I can finally afford to buy a croissant and still have enough for a coffee—if I skip the milk, that is! 😂💸

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  18. Geneva Cuffs Avatar
    Geneva Cuffs

    Well, at least we can say we’re consistently at the bottom of the salary barrel – must be all that sunshine and great wine keeping us happy! 🍷💸

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  19. Omega Sub Avatar
    Omega Sub

    Oh joy, 24,800 euros! Just enough for a fancy coffee and a sardine on toast. At this rate, I might just start charging tourists for the pleasure of my conversation in the taxi! 😂💸

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  20. Firefly Caramel Avatar
    Firefly Caramel

    Looks like we’re keeping the ‘average’ in average salary—24,800 euros is practically a fortune if you squint hard enough! 😂 At this rate, I might start charging tourists for a ride in my cab just to break even! 💸

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