Salary Cost Calculator
Calculate the true cost of employing someone in Portugal
Understanding the real cost of hiring in Portugal goes beyond gross salary. Employer social security contributions, mandatory benefits, holiday pay and other statutory obligations all add up — and getting the numbers right is essential for accurate budgeting and informed hiring decisions.
BRIDGE IN’s free Portugal Salary Cost Calculator gives you an instant, accurate breakdown of the total employment cost for any hire in Portugal — no sign-up required.
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Gross salary
the agreed base salary for the employee.
Employer social security contributions (TSU)
23.75% of gross salary, paid by the employer to the Portuguese Social Security system.
Work accident insurance
mandatory for all employees in Portugal, typically 1–2% of gross salary depending on the role and sector.
Holiday pay and Christmas bonus
Portuguese law requires two additional monthly salary payments per year (subsidio de férias and subsidio de Natal), factored into the true annual cost.
Other mandatory benefits
including meal allowance where applicable.
