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🇵🇹 Portugal Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate your take-home pay, income tax, and social security contributions in Portugal.

Tax Breakdown for €50,000

Annual gross salary in Portugal

61.4%
27.6%
11.0%
Take-Home Pay Income Tax Social Security
Gross Salary €50,000
Employee Social Security −€5,500
Income Tax −€13,783
Net Annual Pay €30,718

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Monthly
€2,560
Bi-weekly
€1,181
Weekly
€591
Daily
€118
Hourly
€14.77
Effective Tax Rate
38.6%
of gross income goes to tax & SS
Cost to Employer
€61,875
incl. €11,875 employer SS
Total Tax Take
50.4%
of total employer cost
PPP-Adjusted Value
$58,696
equivalent US purchasing power

Portugal Tax at Different Salary Levels

Gross Salary Income Tax Employee SS Net Income Effective Rate Monthly Net
€25,000 €5,142 €2,750 €17,108 31.6% €1,426
€50,000 €13,783 €5,500 €30,718 38.6% €2,560
€75,000 €23,724 €8,250 €43,026 42.6% €3,585
€100,000 €34,157 €11,000 €54,843 45.2% €4,570
€150,000 €55,517 €16,500 €77,983 48.0% €6,499
€200,000 €76,877 €22,000 €101,123 49.4% €8,427

Portugal Tax Rate by Income

Total effective tax rate (income tax + employee social security) as a percentage of gross income.

Portugal Income Tax Brackets 2026

Up to €7,116 0%
€7,116 – €10,736 14.0%
€10,736 – €15,216 23.0%
€15,216 – €19,696 26.0%
€19,696 – €25,076 28.0%
€25,076 – €36,757 35.0%
€36,757 – €48,033 37.0%
€48,033 – €75,009 43.0%
Over €75,009 45.0%
Band 9 48.0%

Social Security Contributions

Employee Contribution
11.0%
Employer Contribution
23.8%
Combined Rate
34.8%

About Income Tax in Portugal (2026)

Portugal uses the Euro (€) (EUR) as its currency and has a Purchasing Power Parity index of 0.52 relative to the US Dollar. With a top marginal tax rate of 48.0%, Portugal is among the higher-tax countries globally. However, high tax rates often correspond with comprehensive public services including healthcare, education, and social safety nets.

Workers in Portugal benefit from a tax-free personal allowance of €7,116, meaning income below this threshold is not subject to income tax. The employee social security contribution rate is 11.0%, and the employer contribution rate is 23.8%, giving a combined rate of 34.8% that employers should factor into total employment costs.

How to use this Portugal tax calculator

Enter your annual gross salary in EUR above and click "Calculate" to see your tax breakdown. The calculator shows your income tax, employee social security, and net take-home pay, broken down by month, bi-weekly, weekly, daily, and hourly. For international comparisons, use the country comparison tool to see how Portugal stacks up.

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Disclaimer: This calculator provides approximations based on OECD data for 2026 for a single individual with no children, employed full-time as a tax resident. It does not account for additional deductions, surtaxes, tax credits, or lump-sum taxes. For precise calculations, consult a qualified tax professional in Portugal.

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