Design Manager Salary in Loures, Guarda
Loures sits just outside Lisbon. Living costs remain lower than central Lisbon, though salaries trail slightly behind. Design Managers here work with logistics, retail, and public sector employers.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€23,000 to €29,500
Average (per year)
€26,500
Recent graduates in Loures start with entry-level salaries.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€29,500 to €37,000
Average (per year)
€32,500
Progression comes as designers gain experience in the region's manufacturing, logistics, and retail companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€37,000 to €46,000
Average (per year)
€41,000
Senior managers oversee cross-functional teams in local offices of national firms or municipal projects.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€46,000+
At this tier, leaders direct large-scale initiatives or regional design operations.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€13 - €18
per hour
Mid-level
€18 - €25
per hour
Senior
€25 - €33
per hour