Average Wind Energy Operations Manager Salary in Portugal for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Wind Energy Operations Manager salary for 2024 in Portugal and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Euro. To keep things simple, we are using the EUR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ฌ.

How Much Does a Wind Energy Operations Manager Make in Portugal?

A Wind Energy Operations Manager working in Portugal will typically earn around 40,560 EUR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 19,020 EUR to the highest average salary of 60,920 EUR.

Average Annual Salary
40,560 EUR
Average Monthly Salary
3,380 EUR

Lowest Annual Salary
19,020 EUR
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,585 EUR

Highest Annual Salary
60,920 EUR
Highest Monthly Salary
5,076 EUR

These are average salaries for a Wind Energy Operations Manager in Portugal and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Wind Energy Operations Manager to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Wind Energy Operations Manager salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Wind Energy Operations Manager Salaries in Portugal

So we've looked at the average salaries a Wind Energy Operations Manager will earn in Portugal. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Wind Energy Operations Manager can earn between 19,020 EUR and 60,920 EUR on average in Portugal. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Wind Energy Operations Manager in Portugal is 41,980 EUR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 41,980 EUR, and 50% of the population earn more than 41,980 EUR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Wind Energy Operations Manager salary in Portugal, 25% of the population are earning less than 25,660 EUR while 75% of the population earn more than 25,660 EUR.

75% of the population earn less than 53,120 EUR, and 25% of the population earn more than 53,120 EUR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Wind Energy Operations Manager Salary by Experience Level in Portugal

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average wind energy operations manager salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Wind Energy Operations Manager in Portugal that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 21,300 EUR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Wind Energy Operations Manager salary would increase to 30,800 EUR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Wind Energy Operations Manager, the average salary would be 41,660 EUR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 49,560 EUR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Wind Energy Operations Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 54,460 EUR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Wind Energy Operations Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 56,460 EUR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
21,300 EUR
2-5 Years +29%
30,800 EUR
5-10 Years +38%
41,660 EUR
10-15 Years +24%
49,560 EUR
15-20 Years +7%
54,460 EUR
20+ Years +7%
56,460 EUR

Wind Energy Operations Manager Salary by Education Level in Portugal

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Wind Energy Operations Manager in Portugal based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Wind Energy Operations Manager in Portugal with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 26,860 EUR.

  • Master's Degree. A Wind Energy Operations Manager in Portugal with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 47,540 EUR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
26,860 EUR
Master's Degree +60%
47,540 EUR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Portugal is around 13,800 to 41,300 EUR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Wind Energy Operations Manager Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Portugal, a male wind energy operations manager will earn an average of 41,700 EUR, while a female wind energy operations manager will earn around 38,680 EUR.

This means that a male wind energy operations manager earns approximately 8% more than a female wind energy operations manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Portugal

Male
41,700 EUR
Female -8%
38,680 EUR

Wind Energy Operations Manager Average Pay Raise in Portugal

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Wind Energy Operations Manager in Portugal is around 12% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Portugal is around 9% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Wind Energy Operations Manager in Portugal can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Portugal for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Portugal.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Wind Energy Operations Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Portugal

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Wind Energy Operations Manager is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Portugal earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
34,480 EUR
Private Sector -5%
32,960 EUR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Wind Energy Operations Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Wind Energy Operations Manager in Portugal.

Job Title Category Salary
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Automation Engineer Engineering 27,560 EUR
Automation Engineer Engineering 29,600 EUR
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 29,540 EUR
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 26,100 EUR
BMS Engineer Engineering 26,660 EUR
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 17,260 EUR
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 28,660 EUR
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 30,840 EUR
CAD Designer Engineering 17,560 EUR
CAE Engineer Engineering 25,660 EUR
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 27,300 EUR
Chemical Engineer Engineering 27,480 EUR
Civil Drafter Engineering 18,780 EUR
Civil Engineer Engineering 27,560 EUR
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 29,540 EUR
Civil Technician Engineering 17,860 EUR
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 29,840 EUR
Communications Engineer Engineering 32,020 EUR
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 24,860 EUR
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 26,280 EUR
Contract Engineer Engineering 26,660 EUR
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 25,440 EUR
Controls Engineer Engineering 26,780 EUR
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 24,200 EUR
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 23,700 EUR
Design Engineer Engineering 26,280 EUR
Director of Engineering Engineering 57,860 EUR
Drafter Engineering 19,640 EUR
Drafting Manager Engineering 33,960 EUR
Drilling Engineer Engineering 28,900 EUR
Drilling Foreman Engineering 7,080 EUR
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 14,920 EUR
Electrical Engineer Engineering 31,180 EUR
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 42,040 EUR
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 32,020 EUR
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 14,200 EUR
Energy Engineer Engineering 30,800 EUR
Engine Assembler Engineering 13,780 EUR
Engineer Engineering 27,020 EUR
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 34,080 EUR
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 31,180 EUR
Engineering Consultant Engineering 37,740 EUR
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 40,600 EUR
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 26,780 EUR
Engineering Manager Engineering 39,800 EUR
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 42,040 EUR
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 51,800 EUR
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 34,540 EUR
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 34,160 EUR
Engineering Project Director Engineering 54,560 EUR
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 35,520 EUR
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 40,420 EUR
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 48,200 EUR
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 23,380 EUR
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 39,080 EUR
Engineering Technician Engineering 23,520 EUR
Engineering Technologist Engineering 22,420 EUR
Environmental Engineer Engineering 27,020 EUR
Equipment Engineer Engineering 26,080 EUR
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 38,260 EUR
Estimator Engineering 26,020 EUR
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 20,520 EUR
Fabricator Engineering 10,980 EUR
Facade Engineer Engineering 28,720 EUR
Fiber Analyst Engineering 15,760 EUR
Field Engineer Engineering 28,720 EUR
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 50,080 EUR
Fire Engineer Engineering 26,660 EUR
Fitter and Turner Engineering 10,380 EUR
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 33,440 EUR
Generation Engineer Engineering 28,180 EUR
Genetic Engineer Engineering 32,020 EUR
Geological Engineer Engineering 31,540 EUR
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 31,080 EUR
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 14,200 EUR
Highway Engineer Engineering 29,540 EUR
HSE Professional Engineering 29,040 EUR
HVAC Engineer Engineering 27,020 EUR
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 23,700 EUR
Industrial Engineer Engineering 26,400 EUR
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 29,840 EUR
Instrument Engineer Engineering 25,440 EUR
Instrument Technician Engineering 15,760 EUR
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 26,280 EUR
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 23,500 EUR
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 25,660 EUR
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 30,800 EUR
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 27,620 EUR
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 28,860 EUR
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 25,660 EUR
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 27,040 EUR
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 11,300 EUR
Maintenance Manager Engineering 27,480 EUR
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 27,040 EUR
Marine Engineer Engineering 27,480 EUR
Materials Engineer Engineering 29,540 EUR
Materials Researcher Engineering 26,660 EUR
Materials Technician Engineering 20,500 EUR
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 30,700 EUR
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 31,340 EUR
Mechanical Designer Engineering 25,940 EUR
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Mechanical Inspector Engineering 27,620 EUR
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 28,860 EUR
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Optical Engineer Engineering 28,820 EUR
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Pipeline Engineer Engineering 27,040 EUR
Piping Designer Engineering 13,100 EUR
Piping Engineer Engineering 26,020 EUR
Planning Engineer Engineering 27,620 EUR
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 13,780 EUR
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 30,840 EUR
Principal Engineer Engineering 26,660 EUR
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Process Engineer Engineering 29,040 EUR
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Product Development Engineer Engineering 31,940 EUR
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Product Engineer Engineering 30,700 EUR
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Production Engineer Engineering 29,040 EUR
Project Engineer Engineering 28,860 EUR
Proposal Manager Engineering 37,740 EUR
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 27,300 EUR
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 28,820 EUR
Rail Engineer Engineering 28,860 EUR
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 31,940 EUR
Robotics Engineer Engineering 31,380 EUR
Robotics Technician Engineering 23,140 EUR
Safety Engineer Engineering 27,480 EUR
Safety Inspector Engineering 21,300 EUR
Safety Manager Engineering 35,340 EUR
Safety Officer Engineering 13,560 EUR
Sales Engineer Engineering 28,900 EUR
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 26,020 EUR
Service Engineer Engineering 30,700 EUR
Solar Engineer Engineering 27,560 EUR
Staff Engineer Engineering 26,500 EUR
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 28,900 EUR
Stationary Engineer Engineering 25,940 EUR
Stress Engineer Engineering 26,080 EUR
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 26,500 EUR
Structural Designer Engineering 25,160 EUR
Structural Engineer Engineering 30,840 EUR
Structural Technician Engineering 20,300 EUR
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 26,100 EUR
Surveyor Engineering 23,380 EUR
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 13,560 EUR
Technical Assistant Engineering 14,920 EUR
Technical Engineer Engineering 26,020 EUR
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 24,860 EUR
Tender Engineer Engineering 23,360 EUR
Test Development Engineer Engineering 29,840 EUR
Test Engineer Engineering 29,040 EUR
Transportation Engineer Engineering 25,720 EUR
Validation Engineer Engineering 25,680 EUR
Verification Engineer Engineering 29,540 EUR
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Work Planner Engineering 20,500 EUR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Portugal, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Funchal 35,300 EUR
Lisbon 43,260 EUR
Porto 38,140 EUR

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