salário mínimo nacional
Published 8 November 2026, 20:40
retribuição mínima mensal garantida
The national minimum wage, reviewed every year. In 2026 it is €920 a month before deductions on the mainland, €980 in Madeira and €966 in the Azores; the draft budget for 2027 puts it at €970 on the mainland. Visa income thresholds and some benefits and limits are tied to it. It is stated as a monthly amount, and the annual figure is calculated on the basis of 14 payments.
Where you come across it. Working out the income threshold for a visa, talking about pay.
Thresholds expressed as "X minimum wages" are recalculated along with it, so last year's amounts are already wrong.