# Portugal hiring trends

> 23,405 new job posts in Portugal in the last 90 days from 1,433 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/portugal/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 7,664
- New job posts, last 90 days: 23,405
- New job posts, last 12 months: 81,651
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 1,433
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 28%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $45,100 per year (USD; 5,691 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in Portugal last month?

7,556 new job posts in October 2026, down 15% from the month before.

### Is hiring in Portugal going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 16% compared with the three months before (23,972 vs. 20,671).

### Which roles are most in demand in Portugal?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Engineer (4,117), Manager (2,481) and Analyst (1,813).

### Which companies are hiring the most in Portugal?

In the last 90 days: Landskill (950), Auchan Retail (810) and Vida Plena (671).

### How common is remote work in Portugal?

28% of job posts in Portugal in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in Portugal?

$45,100 per year (USD) across 5,691 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 4960 |
| 2025-12 | 4591 |
| 2026-01 | 6214 |
| 2026-02 | 5653 |
| 2026-03 | 7454 |
| 2026-04 | 7122 |
| 2026-05 | 6560 |
| 2026-06 | 6654 |
| 2026-07 | 7457 |
| 2026-08 | 7537 |
| 2026-09 | 8879 |
| 2026-10 | 7556 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Engineer | 4117 |
| Manager | 2481 |
| Analyst | 1813 |
| Specialist | 1714 |
| Salesperson | 1666 |
| Technician | 988 |
| Developer | 774 |
| Representative | 751 |
| Service Representative | 600 |
| Consultant | 599 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Landskill | 950 |
| Auchan Retail | 810 |
| Vida Plena | 671 |
| Jerónimo Martins | 553 |
| Grupo Serlima | 421 |
| AgileEngine | 410 |
| ComparaJá.pt | 306 |
| Inetum | 285 |
| Bosch Group | 278 |
| LUZA Group | 254 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| IT Services and IT Consulting | 3287 |
| Retail | 1926 |
| Software Development | 1776 |
| Internet Marketplace Platforms | 1153 |
| Financial Services | 939 |
| Food and Beverage Services | 881 |
| Business Consulting and Services | 698 |
| Technology, Information and Internet | 537 |
| Human Resources Services | 482 |
| Facilities Services | 446 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=PT&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.