Creative Director Salary in Aveiro, Portugal

Aveiro pays Creative Directors around €29,000 annually. This figure reflects the city's mix of tech startups, design agencies, and university‑linked research labs.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€21,000 to €25,500

Average (per year)

€23,250

An entry-level Creative Director in Ovar works with local manufacturing brands.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€26,000 to €32,000

Average (per year)

€29,000

Mid-level directors have experience with regional agencies or larger employers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€33,000 to €39,000

Average (per year)

€36,000

Senior Creative Directors lead teams for local campaigns and oversee multiple projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€40,000+

Lead brand vision, mentor design teams, and oversee multi‑channel creative strategy execution.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€12 - €18

per hour

Mid-level

€19 - €28

per hour

Senior

€28 - €40

per hour

Compared with Lisbon, Aveiro's median is roughly €8,000 lower. National data shows Creative Directors earn about €35,000 on average.