How much does a firefighter make in Portugal?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €1,584 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,243
- Equals
- $21,220
- Compared with the median pay in Portugal
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Portugal ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 30. Puerto Rico estimate | $21,670 |
| 31. Portugal estimate | $21,220 |
| 32. Czechia estimate | $20,020 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officer€19,310
- Correctional officer€17,200
- Security guard€14,370
- Aid worker€16,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in Portugal?
The median gross salary is €1,584 a month, €19,010 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €15,360 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €23,380.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in Portugal or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $21,220 in Portugal, 2.9 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a correctional officer?
A firefighter: €19,010 a year against €17,200 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate