Average monthly salary increases to 1,611 euros
The average gross monthly salary in Portugal increased by 5% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, reaching 1,611 euros. According to the National Statistics Institute (Instituto Nacional de Estatística or INE), the real wage increase, adjusted for inflation and cost of living, was 2.7%.
INE (Instituto Nacional de Estatística) is Portugal's official statistics office, responsible for collecting, processing, and publishing data on the economy, population, housing, employment, inflation, and social conditions.
Key INE publications include the Consumer Price Index (CPI), quarterly GDP figures, housing price indices, census data, and labor market statistics. These figures are widely used by policymakers, journalists, lenders, and international organizations to assess Portugal's economic and social trends.
INE data is publicly available at ine.pt, where users can access databases, press releases, and interactive tools covering everything from property prices to demographic shifts.
