Accurate take-home pay calculator for Portugal: progressive IRS withholding, 11% employee social security, and 14 salary payments.
| Contribution / Tax | Rate 2026 |
|---|---|
| Employee Social Security (Segurança Social) | 11.00 % |
| IRS Withholding Tax (Retenção na fonte) | Progressive scale from 0 % to 45.00 % |
| Salary Payments per Year | 14 months (monthly + holiday + Christmas) |
| Employer TSU Social Contribution | 23.75 % |
IRS is withheld monthly by the employer using official tables published by the tax authority (AT), based on salary bracket, marital status, and dependents.
Employees pay a flat 11% contribution to Segurança Social, deducted directly from gross salary.
Portuguese labor law entitles employees to 14 payments per year: 12 monthly salaries plus holiday allowance (subsídio de férias) and Christmas bonus (subsídio de Natal).
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