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City · EUR · 2026Software Engineer Salary in Lisbon, Portugal
Your earning potential as a Software Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal
In Lisbon, Portugal, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.
Estimated mid-level pay centres around €44.7K a year — about €3,727 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans €24.7K at entry level to €102.5K at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.
Market outlook: Growing. Tech hiring in Portugal is expanding briskly with software development among the most active recruitment areas, while generative AI appears to augment rather than displace engineering work, supporting moderate demand growth and salary gains roughly in line with inflation. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.
Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $44,720/year ($3,727/month) at 1 EUR/USD.
2026 estimates · Based on 5 salary observations across 3 sources.
Salary by experience level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P75 | P10 – P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | 0–2 yrs | €24.7K |
€29.1K
≈ $29,068
|
€33.4K | €18K – €54K |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | €34.7K |
€44.7K
≈ $44,720
|
€63.4K | €30.8K – €83.9K |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | €44.6K |
€52.5K
≈ $52,526
|
€60.4K | €36.8K – €70.9K |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | €75.8K |
€89.1K
≈ $89,135
|
€102.5K | €62.4K – €120.3K |
Five-year salary trend
Tech hiring in Portugal is expanding briskly with software development among the most active recruitment areas, while generative AI appears to augment rather than displace engineering work, supporting moderate demand growth and salary gains roughly in line with inflation.
What moves this number
What skills add
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | €29.1K | €5.9K | 20.5% | €23.1K | €1.9K |
| mid | €44.7K | €11.5K | 25.8% | €33.2K | €2.8K |
| senior | €52.5K | €15K | 28.5% | €37.5K | €3.1K |
| executive | €89.1K | €31.4K | 35.2% | €57.7K | €4.8K |
Progressive income tax · standard deduction €0. Social contributions and local levies are not included.
What renting costs in Lisbon, Portugal
Monthly rent benchmarks · Published averages, medians or typical ranges.
| Housing type | Pricing basis | Monthly rent | Share of salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK | Whole 1-bedroom apartment Not specified; rent only, inclusions/exclusions not stated. |
€1,500 Median |
54.2% |
| 2 BHK | Whole 2-bedroom apartment | Unavailable | — |
| 3 BHK | Whole 3-bedroom apartment | Unavailable | — |
| Independent House | Whole 2-bedroom independent house | Unavailable | — |
| PG | Per person in a shared room | Unavailable | — |
Research checked Oct 29, 2026
Sources and dates
TO BUY Median Purchase Price | MONTHLY RENT MONTHLY RENT All Lisbon Studio apartment | €330,000 | €1,200 | 4.4% 1-bedroom apartment | €439,250 | €1,500 | 4.1%
Rent shares use estimated mid-level take-home pay of €2,766/month. Each figure keeps its source’s pricing basis and included services. Deposits are separate. Ranges are shown as published, without an invented midpoint. Actual rent varies by neighbourhood and property.
What to ask for
Based on market data for Software Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal, the median is €44.7K and the 75th percentile is €63.4K. I am targeting €66.6K, 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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Software Engineer salary in Lisbon, Portugal — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Software Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of €44.7K for a Software Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal, or about €3,727 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from €34.7K to €63.4K, with a full P10–P90 range of €30.8K to €83.9K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Software Engineer earn in Lisbon, Portugal?
The entry-level band for a Software Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal centres on €29.1K per year (P25–P75: €24.7K–€33.4K). 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 Software Engineer earn in Lisbon, Portugal?
The executive band for a Software Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal has a median of €89.1K per year and a P75 of €102.5K. 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 Software Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal?
The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches €53.1K by 2031, about 18.8% 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 Software Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal?
After an effective income tax rate of 25.8%, the mid-level Software Engineer in Lisbon, Portugal takes home about €33,189 per year, or €2,766 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 78% confidence and draws on 5 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 5 salary observations across 3 sources.
Based on 5 salary observations.
- www.glassdoor.com · reported data
- www.payscale.com · reported data
- www.salary.com · reported data
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