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
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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

Zack P. - developer in Portugal
Zack P.
Get Your Projects Built and Become a Profitable Developer ✅

American (native English speaker) living abroad 🙂 Recently evacuated from Ukraine. I teach people how to get projects built fast and become successful developers đŸ”„. **Free Resources** ▶ I have a growing [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsi8tNv7UuNRljOTK5sl4A) where I cover popular requests I get. đŸ‘Ÿ I also have a growing [Discord community](https://discord.gg/qA2jRybdRy) with dedicated developers **Why Work With Me?** ⭐ More than 250+ 5 Star Reviews (see my [Wyzant profile](https://www.wyzant.com/match/tutor/87903194) too) đŸ—œ Native English speaker ✅ EXTREMELY responsive (from 10am to 10pm Portugal time) 💰 Successfully started and improved software dev careers for multiple clients. âšȘ Able to communicate complex topics simply â€ïžâ€đŸ”„ Burning passion for coding and teaching đŸ‘ïž Can provide Process Maps for visual learners **Refund Policy** 💾 If I'm unable to help, you get a full refund. Easy 🙂 **Backstory** I started programming in 2018 after my mentor told me that it really fits the way I think. Before I started I was learning marketing, working in Facebook Ads and Shopify Stores (with Google Analytics, VWO, and other website optimization softwares), I was more interested in automation, and building to do tasks only once. I started at first learning Python for automation (which is still my primary language and what I really enjoy coding in). Eventually, I learned that by itself, Python isn't that sharable if you want other non-coders to use the my apps, so I grew my way into web development, diving deep into Django, HTML & CSS, building multiple sites with only those to get experience, for example: - My website: https://www.zackplauche.com/ - A mini app I built: https://www.dollarperhourcalculator.com And more :) Then eventually learning JavaScript and the Vue.js framework to take my websites, designs, and User Experiences to the next level, building at first simple apps like my DollarPerHour Calculator (https://zackplauche.github.io/DollarPerHourCalculator/), and more advanced ones, like the current one I'm developing (still in progress, but it's the biggest app I've ever build, using both Vue.js and Django). I've been teaching programming since 2019, and my students have loved me. I have students I work with that have been working with me weekly since I first started (more than 5 years now!). They helped me keep both my coding and teaching career sustainable as I was helping them with their issues, training them to be effective developers, starting my own software agency, and building my own apps. I'm extremely grateful to my students and truly care about and do my best to support their success in whatever their endeavors.

Kevin M. - developer in Portugal
Kevin M.
Senior Software Engineer/Author/Mentor, 25+yrs experience

Hello, I’m Kevin McNeish, a senior software engineer, mentor, and author with over 25 years of experience specializing in .NET (Core, MAUI, Entity Framework, WPF, WinForms), iOS (Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit), and backend development (APIs, SQL Server). I’ve worked with companies of all sizes—mentoring developers, improving engineering processes, and delivering high-quality software solutions. Need help with your project or career growth? Let’s connect!

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/

Salary reports by technologies

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