In Portugal, there are careers that allow you to earn salaries above the national average without requiring university training. For many, these functions represent interesting alternatives to traditional employment, especially given the current minimum wage.
According to the website specializing in economics and business, Portugal Business News, the minimum wage in Portugal is 870 euros per month paid over 14 months, which corresponds to around 1,015 euros if spread over 12 months. However, some professions offer significantly higher remuneration, even without a “straw” requirement.
Logistics supervisors and international truck drivers
Among the highest paid roles are logistics supervisors, whose gross annual salary can reach 44,800 euros, equivalent to approximately 3,733 euros per month. This role requires experience and organizational skills, but does not require higher education.
Another profession mentioned by the same source is international truck driver, with gross annual salaries of around 41,300 euros, that is, around 3,442 euros per month. The work involves long journeys and availability for irregular hours, but offers above-average pay.
Other high-paying professions without a degree
Stevedores earn between 3,000 and 3,500 euros per month due to the physical demands of the role. In the restaurant sector, specialized chefs, particularly in international cuisines such as Italian or Japanese, can earn around 35 thousand euros per year, equivalent to 2,917 euros per month. Technical mastery and creativity are essential in this area.
Technical professions, such as textile modelers and tool makers, have salaries between 2,500 and 3,000 euros per month. These functions require specialized handling of materials and tools, but do not require a degree, according to the same source.
Technical and specialized professions
Cruise crew can earn between 1,800 and 2,500 euros per month, requiring long periods away from home. Specialists in elevator installation and repair earn between 1,800 and 2,300 euros per month, while solar and wind system installers receive between 1,800 and 2,000 euros. Aeronautical maintenance technicians have salaries between 1,500 and 1,900 euros per month, requiring in-depth technical knowledge and strict attention to procedures.
Salaries above the national average without higher education
According to , these examples show that there are several professional opportunities that do not require higher education and offer salaries above the national average. The functions vary between physical, technical and specialized areas, being accessible to those with only the 12th year or appropriate professional training.
The demand for these professionals remains stable or growing in several sectors, making these options a real alternative for those who want to enter the job market without going to university. In an economic context marked by the increase in the cost of living, these professions gain even greater relevance for a significant part of the Portuguese population.
Also read:
