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Data Engineer salary in Portugal
A mid-level Data Engineer in Portugal earns $6,100 – $7,700 per month gross USD — roughly 55% of the equivalent US salary. Ranges below are gross monthly USD.
| Level | Portugal | US reference |
|---|---|---|
| junior | $4,100 – $5,200 | $7,500 – $9,500 |
| mid | $6,100 – $7,700 | $11,000 – $14,000 |
| senior | $8,300 – $10,500 | $15,000 – $19,000 |
True employer cost
Gross salary is not total cost. In Portugal, add ~24% in mandatory employer social contributions, 13th & 14th-month pay, and ~1 month of vacation accrual. Total employer uplift is typically 40–55% on top of gross.
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