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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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

Sachin M. - developer in Portugal
Lead Full-Stack Engineer with over 12+ years of experience
5.00 / 5.0
LisbonPortugal

Sachin Mour, a leading figure in the software engineering world, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as a mentor. With a successful career spanning over a decade, Sachin has made significant contributions across various sectors, including tech giants like Verizon Media/RYOT, financial institutions like Danske Bank, and impactful work in nonprofit initiatives through NYC Outward Bound Schools. As a **Lead Software Engineer**, Sachin has demonstrated a profound ability to innovate at the intersection of technology and creativity. He's driven by the pursuit of elegant solutions to complex problems, consistently transforming ideas into impactful software that exceeds expectations. His work encompasses developing a web-based 3D/modeling tool, creating backend architecture from scratch, and improving machine learning algorithms to reduce manual work. Sachin's technical repertoire is extensive, with proficiencies in JavaScript, Typescript, React, Node.js, AWS, D3.js and many more. Sachin's achievements are not just confined to his professional work. He has been ranked in the top 0.1% out of over 500,000 users on Interviewbit and is part of the Toptal network, which hires only the top 3% of freelance talent. These accolades are a testament to his exceptional skill set and dedication to his craft. As a mentor, Sachin is passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence. He thrives on sharing his knowledge, supporting the growth of fellow developers, and contributing to the broader tech community. Sachin's ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms, combined with his can-do attitude and leadership skills, makes him an invaluable asset to any learning environment. Whether through his professional achievements, contributions to open-source projects, or dedication to mentoring the next generation of software engineers, Sachin Mour embodies the qualities of a true leader in technology.

Zack P. - developer in Portugal
Get Your Projects Built and Become a Profitable Developer ✅
5.00 / 5.0
AlbufeiraPortugal

American (native English speaker) living abroad 🙂 Recently evacuated from Ukraine. I teach people how to get projects built fast and become successful developers 🔥. **Free Resources** ▶️ I have a growing [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsi8tNv7UuNRljOTK5sl4A) where I cover popular requests I get. 👾 I also have a growing [Discord community](https://discord.gg/qA2jRybdRy) with dedicated developers and ***special offers that you should take advantage of*** (hint hint nudge nudge). **Why Work With Me?** ⭐ More than 250+ 5 Star Reviews (see my [Wyzant profile](https://www.wyzant.com/match/tutor/87903194) too) 🗽 Native English speaker ✅ EXTREMELY responsive (from 10am to 10pm Portugal time) 💰 Successfully started and improved software dev careers for multiple clients. ⚪ Able to communicate complex topics simply ❤️‍🔥 Burning passion for coding and teaching 👁️ 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.

Paulo A. - developer in Portugal
Experienced Ruby on Rails developer and teacher
4.98 / 5.0
LisbonPortugal

Customer-centric and business-focused software developer with 25+ years of experience, predominantly via remote work. Ruby on Rails expert for 17 years. Well-rounded web developer in tens of different fields with extensive business, entrepreneurial, & management experience. Excels at analyzing, understanding, and building on others’ code. Work Philosophy: Sees software as a tool to solve business problems and increase the bottom line. Cares about details and builds software that works without major issues. Follows The Rails Doctrine. Supports The Majestic Monolith pattern. Does not believe in prematurely disintegrated systems. Mentored, Guided, & Coached hundreds of junior and intermediate developers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs. Passionate about software technology, particularly in SaaS (software as a service) web applications. Specialties: * Ruby and Ruby on Rails. Mentoring. * Software Analysis, Web Applications, Software Methodologies. * Damage control * Bug Magnet!

Salary reports by technologies

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