Median salary
$98,221
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$97.9k – $98.2k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
37.5%
12 of 32 roles
Live roles
32
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Elastic
|
$98,221 | 8 |
|
Referral Board
|
$98,221 | 3 |
|
micro1
|
$280,800 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Portugal pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Portugal is $98,221 per year. Most pay falls between $97,860 (25th percentile) and $98,221 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $96,761 to $98,936.
These figures are computed live from 32 active Principal Engineer roles in Portugal on JobsRadar, of which 12 (37.5%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Principal Engineer roles in Portugal include micro1, Referral Board and Elastic.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Principal Engineer salary in Portugal?
- The median is $98,221 per year, with most pay between $97,860 and $98,221 (25th–75th percentile), based on 12 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Portugal?
- Pay ranges from about $96,761 to $98,936 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $98,221. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.