Remote Software Engineer Salaries in Portugal

How much do remote developers in Portugal expect to make? $61,608 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Portugal are around average for Western Europe.
Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$61,608USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$80,889USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Established Companies in Portugal

Here are some notable companies with engineering hubs or engineering teams in this location.

Yieldify remote branch in Portugal
YieldifySource
Porto, Portugal
Volkswagon remote branch in Portugal
VolkswagonSource
Lisbon, Portugal
Google remote branch in Portugal
GoogleSource
Lisbon, Portugal
SWVL remote branch in Portugal
SWVLSource
Lisbon, Portugal

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in Portugal with another location.

Compare with:
United Kingdom
Front-end Developer
$56,956
$70,002
Back-end Developer
$60,123
$73,293
Data Scientist
$59,870
$74,479
App Developer
$57,448
$71,237
DevOps Engineer
$63,061
$74,636

English Proficiency in Portugal

very high
#12
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Proficiency
very high
high
moderate
low
very low

About software engineer salary in Portugal

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Portugal are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Portugal, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in Portugal with Arc

Rúben P. - developer in Portugal
Rúben P.
Let's bring digital ideas to life!

I am a software engineering with 10+ years of enterprise experience in software development, leadership and coaching. My favorite development area is Mobile Development I am also able to help any person begin a new career or reach the next level in software engineering :)

Ilya D. - developer in Portugal
Ilya D.
BECOME A CONFIDENT DEVELOPER IN 10 HOURS

"Working with Ilya has been a game-changer for me. My ability to think critically and solve problems has improved dramatically. The sessions have really helped me understand code on a deeper level and it broke the horrible cycle of memorizing code snippets from tutorials. Ilya doesn't use a cookie-cutter formula like other programs, it’s not a one-size-fits-all boot camp. The coaching is tailored specifically to you and your goals, challenging you in ways that really make a difference. Ilya's coaching evolves as with you, as it should! Ilya Dorman, truly gets that everyone learns differently. His support and encouragement have been key in helping me reach my goals. If you’re looking for personalized coaching that pushes you to grow, I cannot recommend him enough." -- Gabriel Barrett https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyadorman/

Joel R. - developer in Portugal
Joel R.
Full Stack Web Developer

I have been developing websites and applications for +10 years, completing various innovative and mission-critical projects, as well as providing consulting for high-level strategic and architectural project decisions. I'm an experienced and detailed-oriented developer as a team player and a natural problem solver. Bulding state-of-the-art, easy to use, user-friendly websites and applications is truly a passion of mine.

Salary reports by technologies

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