QA Automation Engineer salary in Lisbon, Portugal
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Lisbon earns a median of €41k a year gross ($45k), from €34k at p10 to €50k at p90. Lisbon pays 1.10× the Portugal median and 62% below the US median of $120k. About 518,000 people live in Lisbon.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Lisbon
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €32k, lead €63k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €26k | €32k | €38k | $34k | |
| Mid-level | €34k | €41k | €50k | $45k | |
| Senior | €43k | €52k | €64k | $57k | |
| Lead | €51k | €63k | €77k | $68k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Portugal median (€37k) 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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QA Automation Engineer salary in Lisbon: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Lisbon?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Lisbon is €41k a year ($45k). The p10 is €34k and the p90 is €50k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Lisbon with a city factor of 1.10.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Lisbon?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Lisbon earns a median of €52k ($57k), with a range of €43k to €64k. Leads reach €63k and juniors start near €32k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Lisbon?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in Lisbon earns about €32k a year ($34k), between €26k and €38k. Pay rises to €41k at mid-level.
Is Lisbon a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in Portugal?
Lisbon ranks 1st of 3 tracked Portugal cities for this role, at 1.10x the national median of €37k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Lisbon?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €28k to €31k a year, or €2,400 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Lisbon?
A €41k gross salary equals about €20 an hour on a 40-hour week (€3,400 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.