Performance Test Engineer salary in Lisbon, Portugal
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Lisbon earns a median of €50k a year gross ($54k), from €41k at p10 to €61k at p90. Lisbon pays 1.10× the Portugal median and 64% below the US median of $150k. About 518,000 people live in Lisbon.
Performance Test Engineer pay by level in Lisbon
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €38k, lead €79k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €31k | €38k | €46k | $41k | |
| Mid-level | €41k | €50k | €61k | $54k | |
| Senior | €54k | €66k | €80k | $71k | |
| Lead | €65k | €79k | €96k | $86k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Portugal median (€45k) times a 1.10 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Lisbon
Employers in Portugal usually quote monthly gross salary over 14 payments, or annual figures in job ads.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Performance Test Engineer salary in Lisbon: FAQ
What is the average Performance Test Engineer salary in Lisbon?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Lisbon is €50k a year ($54k). The p10 is €41k and the p90 is €61k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Lisbon with a city factor of 1.10.
How much does a senior Performance Test Engineer make in Lisbon?
A senior Performance Test Engineer in Lisbon earns a median of €66k ($71k), with a range of €54k to €80k. Leads reach €79k and juniors start near €38k.
What is an entry-level Performance Test Engineer salary in Lisbon?
A junior Performance Test Engineer in Lisbon earns about €38k a year ($41k), between €31k and €46k. Pay rises to €50k at mid-level.
Is Lisbon a good-paying city for Performance Test Engineers in Portugal?
Lisbon ranks 1st of 3 tracked Portugal cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of €45k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Performance Test Engineer in Lisbon?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €34k to €38k a year, or €3,000 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Performance Test Engineer in Lisbon?
A €50k gross salary equals about €24 an hour on a 40-hour week (€4,200 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.