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of the surveyed companies increased salaries or plan to in 2025.
Only ~3% froze salaries due to poor financial results or other investment priorities.
of the surveyed companies increased salaries or plan to in 2025.
Only ~3% froze salaries due to poor financial results or other investment priorities.
of the surveyed companies increased salaries or plan to in 2025.
Only ~3% froze salaries due to poor financial results or other investment priorities.
average salary increase
nearly double the inflation rate estimated for this year (2.3%), and very close to the projected nominal wage growth of 4.6% (both according to Banco de Portugal)
average salary increase
nearly double the inflation rate estimated for this year (2.3%), and very close to the projected nominal wage growth of 4.6% (both according to Banco de Portugal)
in fact, actual increases closely match budgets
in fact, actual increases closely match budgets
in fact, actual increases closely match budgets
the healthcare, financials, and IT sectors have the highest increases due to competition for skilled talent
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the healthcare, financials, and IT sectors have the highest increases due to competition for skilled talent
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the healthcare, financials, and IT sectors have the highest increases due to competition for skilled talent
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...and small organizations - under 100 employees - saw the biggest increases
...and small organizations - under 100 employees - saw the biggest increases
...and small organizations - under 100 employees - saw the biggest increases



the healthcare sector performed below budget as a result of financial constraints
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the healthcare sector performed below budget as a result of financial constraints
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the healthcare sector performed below budget as a result of financial constraints
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most salary changes happened in January and April
Around 79% of companies adjust base salaries once a year, while others spread increases throughout the year due to budget planning, performance review cycles, or cash flow considerations.


most salary changes happened in January and April
most salary changes happened in January and April
Around 79% of companies adjust base salaries once a year, while others spread increases throughout the year due to budget planning, performance review cycles, or cash flow considerations.
Around 79% of companies adjust base salaries once a year, while others spread increases throughout the year due to budget planning, performance review cycles, or cash flow considerations.
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