Chief Design Officer Salary in Lisbon, Portugal

Chief design officer salaries in Lisbon are part of the local compensation market. Mid-level leaders evaluate compensation levels in Lisbon.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€33,500 to €43,500

Average (per year)

€38,250

Assist senior design leadership in research, concept development, and preparing visual presentations.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€44,000 to €56,500

Average (per year)

€50,000

Oversee design strategy, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure brand consistency across projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€56,500 to €71,000

Average (per year)

€63,250

Leads design strategy, oversees cross‑functional teams, and ensures brand consistency across products.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€73,500+

Top-tier design leaders in Queluz may work for large employers or serve as consultants to the tech sector in Lisbon..

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€24 - €34

per hour

Mid-level

€34 - €49

per hour

Senior

€50 - €68

per hour

Compared with Portugal's national average, Lisbon's chief design officer pay sits slightly above the countrywide median.