Highest Earnings Locations in Portugal: A Look at the Top-Paying Regions
In a recent report by the National Statistics Institute (INE), Portugal's wealthiest municipalities have been revealed. As of August 2025, Oeiras and Lisbon stand out as the top earners, with average net incomes per person exceeding 13,000 euros annually [1].
While the national average monthly net wage hovers around 1,203 euros [2], these two municipalities surpass this figure significantly. Oeiras, in particular, boasts an average net income of 15,862 euros per year, making it the only municipality where the average income surpasses 15,000 euros [1].
Lisbon, on the other hand, reports incomes of 14,282 euros per year, which is more than 10% lower than Oeiras [1]. However, it is still above the national average of €11,446 [3].
The data also reveals that other municipalities in Portugal have a median net income per capita above the national average. For instance, the West and Tagus Valley have a dozen municipalities that meet this criteria, as do the capital area and the Setúbal Peninsula, which each have nine municipalities [3].
Half of the Azores also have a median net income per capita above the national average, and Madeira counts three municipalities in this category [3]. However, only Faro in the Algarve and the municipality on the island of Porto Santo in the Autonomous Region of Madeira have a median net income per capita above 13,000 euros [3].
Interestingly, the North region registers fewer municipalities above the national average than those concentrated solely in Greater Lisbon [3]. Tâmega e Sousa, for example, has a median of €9,819, one of the lowest declared salaries [3].
In terms of specific municipalities, Isaltino Morais leads the municipality with the highest income, earning 15,862 euros per year [4]. Cascais and Alcochete also make the list, with median net incomes of 13,406 euros and 13,654 euros per year, respectively [4].
In conclusion, while Portugal's wealth distribution is not evenly spread across all municipalities, Oeiras and Lisbon stand out as the highest earners, with Oeiras being the only municipality where the average income surpasses 15,000 euros per year [1].
Sources: [1] INE (National Statistics Institute) [2] Portugal Resident [3] Público [4] DN (Diário de Notícias) [5] Expresso Imóveis
Personal-finance in Oeiras is significantly higher than the national average, with an average net income of 15,862 euros per year [1]. In the Algarve, Faro also has a median net income per capita above 13,000 euros [3], indicating a stronger focus on personal-finance in these areas compared to other regions in Portugal.
