Head of UX Salary in Santarém, Portugal

Santarém offers a median salary of €35,750 for Head of UX. That figure reflects the region's lower cost of living. They balance strategic design leadership with hands‑on prototyping.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€26,500 to €32,000

Average (per year)

€29,250

Entry-level roles here involve smaller agencies or municipal IT projects needing UX oversight.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€33,000 to €38,500

Average (per year)

€35,750

Mid-level Heads of UX split responsibilities between design and product management in Monsanto.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€39,500 to €44,500

Average (per year)

€42,000

Senior UX leads work in various settings.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€45,500+

Principal Heads of UX in Monsanto hold senior roles.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€16 - €23

per hour

Mid-level

€24 - €31

per hour

Senior

€32 - €42

per hour

Nationally, Head of UX roles average around €45,000, so Santarém's median sits roughly €9,000 below the Portuguese mean. The gap reflects lower living costs.