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Employment Cost Calculator in Portugal

Hiring in Portugal? Instantly calculate your total cost to employ — taxes, benefits, and more

Updated on July 28, 2025

Employment Cost Calculator for Portugal

Calculate your complete hiring costs for Portugal employees, including payroll taxes, social security contributions, employee benefits, and management fees. This salary calculator provides accurate employer cost estimates for informed hiring decisions.

Employer Tax Contributions

Tax Type Rate Base
Social Security (Employer) 23.75% Employee's gross salary
Social Security (Employee) 11% Employee's gross salary
Personal Income Tax (IRS) Withholding 14.5% - 48% (progressive) Employee's gross salary
Corporate Income Tax (IRC) 20% (Mainland) Company's net profit

Filing & Compliance

  • Monthly Social Security Contributions: Payment due by the 15th of the following month.
  • Monthly IRS Withholding (DMR): Declaration and payment due by the 20th of the following month.
  • Annual Corporate Income Tax (IRC) Return: Due by May 31st for companies using the calendar year.

Income Tax Brackets

Income Range (€) Tax Rate (%)
0 – 8,059 13
8,060 – 12,160 16.5
12,160 – 17,233 22
Above 83,696 48

Employee Contributions

Deduction Type Rate Cap
Social Security 11% Uncapped (gross wages)

Personal Allowances

  • General allowance: €4,349 annually.
  • €600 per dependent, increasing for dependents under 3 years old.
  • Specific deduction for category A income: €4,462.15.
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