Chief Design Officer Salary in Aveiro, Portugal

Chief Design Officer salaries are reported for Aveiro. The median salary is €49,000 per year.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€39,000 to €45,000

Average (per year)

€42,500

Local firms may hire Chief Design Officers for small product lines or family businesses.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€45,000 to €53,000

Average (per year)

€49,000

Mid-level leaders in textile and manufacturing companies receive salaries that reflect the moderate cost of living.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€53,000 to €65,000

Average (per year)

€60,000

Higher wages are common for senior design executives working in export-driven industries in Ovar.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€65,000+

In Ovar, principal roles are rare and typically found in regional head offices or multinational subsidiaries.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

€22 - €29

per hour

Mid-level

€29 - €38

per hour

Senior

€38 - €46

per hour

Aveiro's median sits below Portugal's national average for senior design leaders, which hovers around €55,000.