How much does a meter reader make in Portugal?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €1,014 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €902
- Equals
- $13,580
- Compared with the median pay in Portugal
- 0.6 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 | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 27. Puerto Rico estimate | $14,190 |
| 28. Portugal estimate | $13,580 |
| 29. Singapore estimate | $12,710 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier€11,810
- Odd job persons€12,620
- Water and firewood collectors€11,970
- Gym worker€11,450
- Waste collector€12,790
- Sorter€12,820
- Street sweeper€12,570
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Portugal?
The median gross salary is €1,014 a month, €12,170 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €10,680 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €14,550.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Portugal or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $13,580 in Portugal, 3.5 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: €12,170 a year against €11,810 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate