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Country · EUR · 2026Data Engineer Salary in Portugal
Your earning potential as a Data Engineer in Portugal
In Portugal, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.
Estimated mid-level pay centres around €48.1K a year — about €4,008 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans €28.8K at entry level to €123.8K at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.
Market outlook: Growing. Data engineering demand remains strong and specialised, with steady hiring and pay growth, while AI automates some routine tasks but also expands data and AI workloads, supporting a growing medium-term outlook. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.
Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $48,093/year ($4,008/month) at 1 EUR/USD.
2026 estimates · Based on 14 salary observations across 5 sources.
Salary by experience level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P75 | P10 – P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | 0–2 yrs | €28.8K |
€32.2K
≈ $32,185
|
€36.6K | €28K – €38.8K |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | €42.5K |
€48.1K
≈ $48,093
|
€72.2K | €37.2K – €77.5K |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | €51.4K |
€60.5K
≈ $60,460
|
€69.5K | €42.3K – €81.6K |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | €91.5K |
€107.6K
≈ $107,638
|
€123.8K | €75.3K – €145.3K |
Five-year salary trend
Data engineering demand remains strong and specialised, with steady hiring and pay growth, while AI automates some routine tasks but also expands data and AI workloads, supporting a growing medium-term outlook.
What moves this number
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | €32.2K | €7K | 21.8% | €25.2K | €2.1K |
| mid | €48.1K | €13K | 27.0% | €35.1K | €2.9K |
| senior | €60.5K | €18.5K | 30.6% | €41.9K | €3.5K |
| executive | €107.6K | €40.3K | 37.4% | €67.4K | €5.6K |
Progressive income tax · standard deduction €0. Social contributions and local levies are not included.
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What to ask for
Based on market data for Data Engineer in Portugal, the median is €48.1K and the 75th percentile is €72.2K. I am targeting €75.8K, which reflects my experience and the scope of the role.
Also negotiable sign-on bonus, equity, remote or hybrid flexibility, learning budget and additional leave
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Data Engineer salary in Portugal — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Data Engineer in Portugal?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of €48.1K for a Data Engineer in Portugal, or about €4,008 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from €42.5K to €72.2K, with a full P10–P90 range of €37.2K to €77.5K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Data Engineer earn in Portugal?
The entry-level band for a Data Engineer in Portugal centres on €32.2K per year (P25–P75: €28.8K–€36.6K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities.
How much does a senior or executive Data Engineer earn in Portugal?
The executive band for a Data Engineer in Portugal has a median of €107.6K per year and a P75 of €123.8K. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level.
What is the salary outlook for a Data Engineer in Portugal?
The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches €61.4K by 2031, about 27.6% above today before inflation and 5.0% per year in real terms after 3.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees.
What is the take-home pay for a Data Engineer in Portugal?
After an effective income tax rate of 27.0%, the mid-level Data Engineer in Portugal takes home about €35,085 per year, or €2,924 per month. The estimate uses imported national tax brackets and does not include social contributions or local levies.
How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?
Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 85% confidence and draws on 14 salary observations.
What this benchmark is built on
SpotSalary anchors each estimate to external market signals, then synthesises the gap with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. Source names and data tiers are listed here; the full methodology is on the method page.
Based on 14 salary observations across 5 sources.
Based on 14 salary observations.
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