Head of Design Salary in Madeira, Portugal
Madeira's design talent earns a median of €34,000 annually. The island's tourism firms drive demand. Living costs differ from those in Lisbon.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€23,000 to €29,000
Average (per year)
€26,000
In Funchal, early‑career Heads of Design work in tourism tech, boutique agencies, or local hospitality groups.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€30,000 to €38,000
Average (per year)
€34,000
Mid‑level designers in Funchal lead creative teams for hotels, travel platforms, or event organizers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€39,000 to €50,000
Average (per year)
€44,500
Senior Heads of Design command higher salaries when working for international travel companies or growing software firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€51,000+
Principal-level salaries are offered to regional directors who manage remote or pan‑European teams.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€17 - €25
per hour
Mid-level
€25 - €38
per hour
Senior
€38 - €55
per hour
Nationally, head designers average around €45,000, so Madeira sits below the Portuguese mean. However, lower rent offsets the gap.