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Last Updated: June 06, 2026

Java Developer

45 399 € (EUR)/yr

21,83 € (EUR)/hr

1 716 € (EUR)/yr

The average java developer gross salary in Portugal is 45 399 € or an equivalent hourly rate of 22 €. In addition, they earn an average bonus of 1 716 €. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Portugal. An entry level java developer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of 31 974 €. On the other end, a senior level java developer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of 50 960 €.

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Salary Potential

50 110 € (EUR)

10 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Java Developer will increase 10 % over 5 years.

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Java Developer, the majority at 100% with bachelors.

Typical Field of Study: Computer Programming, Specific Applications

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Portugal

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Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe. It is a unitary republic made up by mainland Portugal and two autonomous regions, with Lisbon as both its capital and largest city. It has a total population of over 10.7 million. The mainland borders Spain to the north and east, with Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean. It features the westernmost point in continental Europe. The western Iberian Peninsula has been inhabit

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Job Description
Develops, implements, and maintains Java-based applications, components, and interfaces, creating user information solutions. Researches and analyzes user requirements, and defines system or site scope and objectives. Designs, writes, tests, and debugs code; troubleshoots software issues; and provides day-to-day maintenance and changes to application programs.
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