Portugal Labor Law: 2026 Employment Guidelines
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The national minimum wage (RMMG) for 2026 is EUR 870 per month, giving an annual minimum of EUR 12,180. The meal card tax-free threshold (2026) is EUR 10.20/day.
AfterThe national minimum wage (RMMG) for 2026 is EUR 920 per month, set by Decreto-Lei 139/2025 effective January 1, 2026, giving an annual minimum of EUR 12,880. The meal card tax-free threshold (2026) is EUR 10.46/day.
Why: The 2026 Portuguese minimum wage and the meal card daily tax-free allowance were both stated at stale, lower figures than the correct current amounts.
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