Product Design Manager Salary in Gondomar, Porto

Gondomar has a jewelry and metalwork sector. Salaries here sit below Porto city but exceed rates in most rural areas. Manufacturing creates demand for product design leadership.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€21,000 to €27,000

Average (per year)

€24,000

Recent graduates start in local design agencies or small manufacturing firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€27,000 to €35,000

Average (per year)

€30,500

At three to five years, professionals lead projects for regional exporters or tech startups.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€35,000 to €42,000

Average (per year)

€38,500

Senior managers drive product strategy at established manufacturers or tech firms with Porto ties.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€42,000+

Principal-level leaders handle cross-functional design teams and oversee major client contracts.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€13 - €18

per hour

Mid-level

€18 - €26

per hour

Senior

€26 - €32

per hour