Interaction Designer Salary in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Vila Nova de Gaia sits across the Douro from Porto. Porto has a tech sector. Cost of living varies.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€18,000 to €23,000

Average (per year)

€20,500

In entry-level positions, recent graduates work at design studios or Porto tech startups, and their salaries reflect experience and portfolio quality.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€23,000 to €31,000

Average (per year)

€27,000

When handling larger projects for logistics firms or e‑commerce platforms, designers at this level earn higher compensation.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€31,000 to €41,000

Average (per year)

€36,000

Collaboration with companies and creative agencies in Porto characterizes senior designers, who focus on UX projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€41,000+

Compensation that reflects advanced leadership responsibilities is typical for principal and lead designers in global IT consultancies or large regional enterprises.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€13 - €20

per hour

Mid-level

€20 - €32

per hour

Senior

€32 - €45

per hour