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Average wage in Portugal rises 4.9% to 1,696 euros

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Briefings

Portuguese median gross salary rose 4.9% to 1,696 euros in Q3 2026, but real growth was only 1.5% after accounting for inflation. The INE reported this data on November 13, 2026, noting that half of workers consider salary a retention factor. Public sector salaries increased 4.1% while private sector rose 5.1%, with real growth of 0.9% versus 1.8%. Sectoral disparities were significant, with construction seeing the largest 6.9% increase in gross pay.

Key points

• Portuguese median gross salary increased 4.9% to 1,696 euros in Q3 2026, with real growth of 1.5% after inflation adjustment.
• Public sector salaries rose 4.1% to 2,186 euros, while private sector grew 5.1% to 1,605 euros, with real growth of 0.9% versus 1.8%.

Context

Data from the Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (INE) released on November 13, 2026, covering Q3 2026 (July-September). The INE tracks gross salary including bonuses and overtime, distinguishing between base and regular components. Public and private sector comparisons highlight structural pay differences.

Limitations

Data covers only Q3 2026 (July-September 2026) with inflation adjustments applied. Sectoral data limited to 2026 comparisons; pre-2026 trends not available. Real growth figures exclude inflation impact. Some sectoral data may be preliminary.

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