Software Engineer Salary in Lisbon

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What do Software Engineers earn in Lisbon?

Software Engineers in Lisbon earn a median of €42,000, reflecting the city's position as an emerging but still early-stage tech hub. Lisbon has attracted significant international investment and remote-first company presence, with companies like Farfetch, Feedzai, and Talkdesk calling it home.

Salaries are lower than Northern Europe but rising steadily. The city's quality of life, favourable tax regime for digital nomads, and growing startup scene make it an attractive base. Senior engineers at international companies earn €55,000–€70,000.

Salary by seniority level

Junior (0–2 yrs): €22,000 – €30,000

Mid-level (2–5 yrs): €30,000 – €44,000

Senior (5–8 yrs): €44,000 – €60,000

Staff / Principal (8+ yrs): €60,000 – €80,000+

About this data

MasloJobs aggregates salary data from 350,000+ verified tech compensation data points across Europe. Updated continuously from live job postings, not self-reported surveys.

Last updated: March 2026