Head of Design Salary in Palhoça, Santa Catarina

Palhoça is located near Florianópolis. Rent and services in Palhoça are lower than in the state capital. SaaS and e‑commerce companies in Palhoça hire design professionals.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

R$6,000 to R$8,200

Average (per year)

R$7,100

New Heads of Design in Palhoça work in retail, services, or SaaS startups.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

R$8,200 to R$10,800

Average (per year)

R$9,500

Mid‑level design roles are present in tech hubs and digital commerce companies along the BR‑101 corridor.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

R$10,800 to R$13,700

Average (per year)

R$12,200

Senior Heads of Design work in tech startups, software development, and financial services.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

R$13,700+

Principal‑level positions are available in large tech firms and established regional companies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

R$50 - R$75

per hour

Mid-level

R$75 - R$105

per hour

Senior

R$105 - R$135

per hour