Product Designer Salary in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
Vila Nova de Gaia is part of Porto's metropolitan area. Salaries and living costs differ from those in Porto. Positions are available locally in traditional and digital product design.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€16,000 to €22,000
Average (per year)
€19,000
Graduates start in local tech firms or design studios.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€22,000 to €32,000
Average (per year)
€27,000
Mid-level designers work with established agencies or software companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€32,000 to €43,000
Average (per year)
€37,000
Senior roles require deep expertise and involve overseeing projects for larger clients or multinational firms based in Gaia.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€43,000+
Principal designers manage teams or direct design strategy for major employers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€9 - €15
per hour
Mid-level
€15 - €24
per hour
Senior
€24 - €34
per hour