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Find the results of our pulse survey on pay increases of April, 2025 in Portugal.

We are the pay with purpose movement.
Find the results of our pulse survey on pay increases of April, 2025 in Portugal.

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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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