After a steep decline, starting in 2010 and culminating in the bottom value of 20,438 euros, average annual wages in Portugal increased to unprecedented figures. By 2021, the mean wage per year of work was 22,251 euros, despite the more than 200-euro drop that followed in 2022. By 2024, annual wages rose to 23,177 euros. The salary increase is not enough to tackle living expenses The surge in salaries is even more evident when considering minimum annual wages. Following a period of stagnation between 2011 and 2014, the Portuguese minimum annual salary has been on a hike, reaching 11,480 euros by 2024. This rise is relevant when considering the impact of growing inflation on the prices of goods and services, as it restores some purchasing power to workers. Nevertheless, 50 percent of Portuguese people stated, in 2023, that their professional income was mostly not enough to face up to living expenses. Youngsters and women struggle the most when it comes to unemployment and salary amounts The unemployment rate in the country was at six percent in the second quarter of 2024, having decreased from the previous quarter. People between 16 and 24 years of age were the most affected by unemployment, with shares of 22 percent in the same quarter. Women followed as the second most impacted by this social issue. The gender gap is also notorious when it comes to wages. In 2022, women’s average monthly salaries were over 13 percent lower than the salaries of their male counterparts, which impairs women in the tackling of the rising cost of living.

Wages in Portugal decreased to 1250 EUR/Month in the third quarter of 2025 from 1264 EUR/Month in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Portugal Industry Wage Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The minimum salary in Portugal increased since 2010. It was stagnant at almost 6,790 euros from 2011 to 2014. By 2024, the minimum annual wage was 11,480 euros, the highest value ever registered in the country.

In Portugal, the average gross wage in construction in 2025 was the highest in the region of Greater Lisbon, at ***** euros. Alentejo, on the other hand, presented the lowest average salary during the same period, with ***** euros.

Minimum Wages in Portugal remained unchanged at 1015 EUR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 1015 EUR/Month in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Portugal Minimum Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Portugal increased 8.50 percent in September of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Portugal Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In Portugal, the minimum monthly wage has increased during the last quarter of a century. In 2000, the minimum monthly wage amounted to 318 euros. As of 2025, the guaranteed minimum monthly retribution equaled 870 euros, increasing 174.4 percent compared to the year 2000 and 6.1 percent over the year 2024.

Key information about Portugal Household Income per Capita

• Portugal Annual Household Income per Capita reached 16,339.840 USD in Dec 2022, compared with the previous value of 16,997.077 USD in Dec 2021.
• Portugal Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1995 to Dec 2022, with an averaged value of 17,188.756 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 17,188.756 USD in Dec 2008 and a record low of 8,063.614 USD in Dec 2000.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Portugal grew 5.050 % YoY in Sep 2025.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from annual Household Income per Capita and converts it into USD. Statistics Portugal provides Average Household Income per Capita in EUR. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income covers Household Disposable Income only.

Portugal - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) was EUR14.70 in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Portugal - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Portugal - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) reached a record high of EUR14.70 in December of 2024 and a record low of EUR9.90 in December of 2008.

In Portugal, the average gross wage in construction was ******* euros in 2025. Civil engineers received the highest monthly salary, around ***** euros, while plasterers earned an average of ******* euros per month.

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Portugal Gross Wage & Salaries Index: Capital Goods data was reported at 110.190 2000=100 in Dec 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 113.880 2000=100 for Nov 2008. Portugal Gross Wage & Salaries Index: Capital Goods data is updated monthly, averaging 93.950 2000=100 from Jan 2000 (Median) to Dec 2008, with 108 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 126.400 2000=100 in Jul 2000 and a record low of 81.830 2000=100 in Jan 2007. Portugal Gross Wage & Salaries Index: Capital Goods data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Portugal. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Portugal – Table PT.G032: Gross Wage and Salaries Index: 2000=100.

Portugal - GDP and main components: Wages and salaries was EUR28465.60 Million in June of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Portugal - GDP and main components: Wages and salaries - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Portugal - GDP and main components: Wages and salaries reached a record high of EUR28465.60 Million in June of 2025 and a record low of EUR8440.80 Million in March of 1995.

Portugal Gross Wage & Salaries Index: Manufacturing (Mfg) data was reported at 127.170 2000=100 in Dec 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 115.400 2000=100 for Nov 2008. Portugal Gross Wage & Salaries Index: Manufacturing (Mfg) data is updated monthly, averaging 97.535 2000=100 from Jan 2005 (Median) to Dec 2008, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 127.170 2000=100 in Dec 2008 and a record low of 91.770 2000=100 in Jan 2007. Portugal Gross Wage & Salaries Index: Manufacturing (Mfg) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Portugal. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Portugal – Table PT.G032: Gross Wage and Salaries Index: 2000=100.

Graph and download economic data for Gross National Income for Portugal (MKTGNIPTA646NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Portugal, GNI, and income.

Portugal - Labour costs other than wages and salaries was EUR3.50 in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Portugal - Labour costs other than wages and salaries - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Portugal - Labour costs other than wages and salaries reached a record high of EUR3.50 in December of 2024 and a record low of EUR2.30 in December of 2008.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Compensation: Earnings: Private Sector: Hourly for Portugal (LCEAPR01PTQ661N) from Q1 1996 to Q3 2023 about Portugal, compensation, earnings, hours, and private.

In Portugal, the total wage expenditure in the health sector displayed fluctuations during the period analyzed. While the salary expenses for nurses and technical assistants continuously increased, the expense for physicians was, in 2022, the lowest, at 359 million euros, or less 0.9 percent compared to the previous year. Still, overall expenses for physicians were superior to those for nurses or assistants.

As of January 2024, the net minimum wage in Portugal stood at ***** euros per month. The figure went up *** percent compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

The construction wage index in Portugal has increased during the period analyzed. In 2016, the salary index was the lowest, at **** points, and, by 2024, it was the highest, with ***** points.