According to the IEBS Business SchoolEKonomista says that the most in-demand and therefore best-paid professions in Portugal are in the fields of marketing, information and communications technology (ICT) and engineering.
“If you are thinking about receiving specific training to update your CV or become a very important asset in your company or workplace, take a look at this list of the best paying professions in Portugal,” says the economist.
The 15 highest paying professions in Portugal
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Data analyst
In 2019, all big data professions surpassed our company search rankings. This year, the trend is the same.
To get an idea, a data analyst examines a huge amount of information and extracts patterns in order to develop strategies based on previously collected data.
If you are a data analyst, you know that salaries for this profession range between 50 thousand euros and 80 thousand euros per year.
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Customer Relationship Management Manager
Among the list of the highest paid professions in Portugal is the profile of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Manager. This is not a new profession, but it has gained some importance in recent years.
The task of the professional in this role is to define and develop a customer relationship management (CRM) strategy for online commerce. In general, the average CRM manager salary ranges between €25,000 and €35,000 per year, regardless of experience gained.
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Digital project manager
Don’t know what a digital project manager does? We explain: This is a specialist responsible for coordinating studies on online sales with the aim of developing a marketing plan for a specific company and thus leading the digital transformation.
Depending on the company and experience, the total annual salary is around €70,000 per year.
4
Blockchain engineer
Blockchain technology uses decentralization as a security measure and is used across industries as a secure way to verify operations and make transactions.
This is the technology that is seen as Bitcoin’s main innovation and is one of the most sought-after profiles by digital companies in general this year.
Since this is a modern profile, salaries and demand for this type of specialist have risen significantly, with the average salary ranging from €90,000 to €110,000 per year.
5
SAP Consultant
Basically, what does a SAP consultant do? This professional manages SAP programs and adapts them to the needs of companies. He is responsible for making the most of the company’s software and the average gross salary is €45,000, depending on the company.
6
Company Director
As we know, company managers are responsible for promoting each business strategy. In addition, they are also responsible for motivating workers with the aim of improving productivity.
Typically, the average gross salary for these types of professionals is €50,000 at the beginning of their career.
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Chief Financial Officer
The role of the CFO is to coordinate all administrative and financial tasks of the company. To give you an idea, the average gross salary of these professionals ranges between €45,000 and €50,000 at the initial stage.
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Online Marketing Manager
An online marketing manager is responsible for concluding advertising contracts and creating new campaigns to promote the company’s products or services.
It is a profession that is in high demand and that is why it is one of the highest paying professions in Portugal. The annual salary can range between €45,000 and €120,000, it all depends on the company and experience.
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Influencer
If you are one of those people who keeps up with the latest social media and digital trends, then you must have come across an influencer. It is one of the newest professions in recent years.
These professionals attract the attention of brands and thus marketing departments. Did you know that currently, about 80% of professionals in the fashion, luxury and cosmetics industries use influencer marketing?
Particularly because there is a high demand, this is also one of the highest paying professions in Portugal, and the salary can vary greatly depending on the reach, engagement, exposure of the influencer and of course the number of work carried out with companies.
10
Sales Manager
The main tasks of sales managers or commercial directors are to propose sales strategy, measure results and lead the commercial department of a particular company.
They have an average gross base salary of €40,000 to €45,000, depending on experience and usually also receive sales commissions.
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Specialized in search engine optimization
In the age we live in, the lack of a search engine can be the difference between success and failure. For this same reason, it is essential to have an SEO specialist designing and optimizing different types of content to reach a greater number of potential customers.
Typically, these professionals earn around €25,000 and €50,000 per year, depending on the size of the work and the profession. It is also important to note that many professionals in this field work remotely.
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Social Media Manager
Regarding the functions of social media manager and community manager, they focus on planning and designing a company’s strategic communications through social networks. In fact, this profession is considered one of the most important professions at the present time.
These are professionals who can receive between €25,000 and €70,000, depending on their responsibilities and classification.
13
Cyber security specialist
Nowadays, it is essential for companies to protect their data and ensure that it remains confidential. Therefore, cybersecurity experts play a very important role.
It is possible to highlight the entry-level profile of a cybersecurity specialist who receives a gross salary of 30 thousand euros per year.
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Growth hacker
The Growth Hacker is a profile that is part of digital marketing departments in many companies. He is an essential professional due to his analytical and creative skills that allow him to create digital growth strategies.
To give you an idea, its main functions are to collect data, analyze it and draw conclusions to implement strategies with the aim of improving the position of the product or service with respect to the competition.
Growth Hacker salaries range between €30k and €35k per year, with between 2 and 5 years of experience.
15
Scrum Master
Scrum Master is one of the highest paying professions in Portugal and one of the most sought after in 2021. Professionals in this field are also called “Project Facilitators” and the annual salary ranges between €35,000 and €50,000 depending on experience.
