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PSP senior police officer (agente principal): salary in Portugal 2026
| Pay grade | Gross a month | Estimated net | Net with ADSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €1,446.51 | €1,132.11 | €1,081.48 |
| 2 | €1,499.15 | €1,166.27 | €1,113.80 |
| 3 | €1,551.78 | €1,200.43 | €1,146.12 |
| 4 | €1,604.41 | €1,234.59 | €1,178.44 |
| 5 | €1,657.04 | €1,268.75 | €1,210.75 |
| 6 | €1,709.68 | €1,302.92 | €1,243.08 |
Full-time base pay, 14 payments a year. Net pay estimated for a single person with no dependants on the mainland: 11% social security (or CGA) and income tax withheld under Table I. ADSE is the optional civil servants' health scheme (3.5%). Allowances and meal pay are not included.
How pay progresses
Civil servants move up pay grades through performance appraisal points (SIADAP) or a management decision. Each grade matches a level of the single pay scale (TRU).
For other situations, see the net salary table and the net salary guide.
Other careers
- Senior technician (técnico superior): €1,499.15 to €3,827.36
- Administrative assistant (assistente técnico): €1,035.63 to €1,446.51
- Administrative coordinator (coordenador técnico): €1,446.51 to €1,814.94
- Operational assistant (assistente operacional): €934.99 to €1,288.62
- Operational supervisor (encarregado operacional): €1,074.56 to €1,288.62
- Nurse (enfermeiro): €1,657.04 to €3,481.16
- Specialist nurse (enfermeiro especialista): €1,920.20 to €3,481.16
- Teacher (professor): €1,770.69 to €3,770.19
- PSP police officer (agente): €1,074.56 to €1,446.51
- GNR guard (guarda): €1,074.56 to €1,446.51
- GNR senior guard (guarda principal): €1,236.00 to €1,499.15
- Municipal firefighter (bombeiro sapador): €1,183.35 to €1,867.57
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psp senior police officer earn in Portugal?
In 2026, a psp senior police officer in Portugal's public sector earns between €1,446.51 (pay grade 1) and €1,709.68 (pay grade 6) gross a month, paid 14 times a year, according to the official DGAEP table. At entry level, net pay is about €1,132.11 a month (single, no dependants, without ADSE).
What is the starting salary of a psp senior police officer?
€1,446.51 gross a month at pay grade 1. After 11% social security and income tax withholding, that is about €1,132.11 net, or €1,081.48 with the optional 3.5% ADSE health scheme.