Product Designer Salary in Aveiro, Portugal

Mid‑level product designers earn a median of €24,000 a year. Many designers work for software startups, maritime firms, or the university's research labs.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€15,500 to €21,000

Average (per year)

€18,250

Graduates seek product design roles.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€21,000 to €27,000

Average (per year)

€24,000

Experienced designers have more options, joining regional startups or established technology corporations.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€27,000 to €34,000

Average (per year)

€30,500

Senior-level professionals work with larger companies, leading product teams or managing design projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€34,000+

Principal designers may work at multinational firms, and some positions are available locally.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€10 - €15

per hour

Mid-level

€15 - €21

per hour

Senior

€21 - €29

per hour

Nationally, product designers average around €30,000, so Aveiro sits below the countrywide mean. Housing costs and the startup scene influence salary gaps for many professionals.