Interaction Designer Salary in Açores, Portugal

In the Azores, mid‑level interaction designers earn around €23,500 a year. Living costs remain lower than mainland Portugal.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€16,500 to €21,000

Average (per year)

€18,250

Local IT firms and startups offer entry-level roles in Maia.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€21,000 to €26,000

Average (per year)

€23,500

Mid-level designers work for larger employers or regional hubs.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€26,000 to €32,000

Average (per year)

€29,000

Senior roles are found in established tech companies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€32,000+

Principal designers work with international firms or major local agencies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€10 - €14

per hour

Mid-level

€14 - €20

per hour

Senior

€20 - €30

per hour

Compared with the Portuguese average of €28,000, Azores salaries sit about €4,500 lower.