Product Design Manager Salary in São Sebastião, Açores
São Sebastião has fewer large private employers and relies on public sector and tourism-driven businesses. Wages trail behind mainland cities, shaped by lower living costs.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€22,000 to €26,000
Average (per year)
€24,000
Recent entrants start at the lower end of the national scale, with most opportunities linked to small companies or public institutions.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€26,000 to €30,000
Average (per year)
€28,000
Mid-level managers working in logistics, local government, or regional tourism tech receive pay rises.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€30,000 to €35,000
Average (per year)
€32,500
Senior roles command higher salaries, mainly available in the largest employers or public sector digital teams.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€35,000+
Principal managers earn more, but these roles are scarce and often tied to regional government or occasional multinational projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€14 - €21
per hour
Mid-level
€21 - €27
per hour
Senior
€27 - €34
per hour