Income tax in Portugal (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Portugal runs from 12.5% to 53%. On a €60,000 salary you take home €38,275 a year, €3,190 a month.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 53%
- Lowest rate
- 12.5%
- Tax-free allowance
- None
- VAT
- 23%
- Capital gains
- 28%
The 2026 bands, in Euro
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 to €8,342 | 12.5% |
| €8,342 to €12,587 | 15.7% |
| €12,587 to €17,838 | 21.2% |
| €17,838 to €23,089 | 24.1% |
| €23,089 to €29,397 | 31.1% |
| €29,397 to €43,090 | 34.9% |
| €43,090 to €46,566 | 43.1% |
| €46,566 to €86,634 | 44.6% |
| over €86,634 | 48% |
These are the national bands. The top rate of 53% also counts surcharges and regional or local income taxes.
Take-home pay by salary
€20,000: €15,742 take-home (21.3% total tax)€25,000: €19,057 take-home (23.8% total tax)€30,000: €22,139 take-home (26.2% total tax)€35,000: €24,996 take-home (28.6% total tax)€40,000: €27,701 take-home (30.7% total tax)€45,000: €30,532 take-home (32.2% total tax)€50,000: €33,314 take-home (33.4% total tax)€60,000: €38,275 take-home (36.2% total tax)€70,000: €43,206 take-home (38.3% total tax)€80,000: €48,137 take-home (39.8% total tax)€90,000: €53,065 take-home (41% total tax)€100,000: €57,692 take-home (42.3% total tax)€120,000: €66,503 take-home (44.6% total tax)€150,000: €79,719 take-home (46.9% total tax)€200,000: €101,747 take-home (49.1% total tax)
Compare with other countries
Cost of living in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Portugal?
Income tax in Portugal runs from 12.5% to 53%, in 9 bands.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Portugal?
No — Portugal has no general tax-free allowance.
What is the take-home pay on €60,000 in Portugal?
On €60,000 in Portugal you take home €38,275 a year — €3,190 a month.
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details