Service Designer Salary in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon's tech sector offers a median mid‑level salary of €29,750 per year for service designers. Companies in the industry are part of this pay level.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€21,250 to €25,750

Average (per year)

€23,625

Entry positions can be found in public sector offices or local consultancies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€25,750 to €33,750

Average (per year)

€29,750

Mid-level roles are available in regional agencies and commuter firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€33,750 to €41,000

Average (per year)

€37,375

Senior designers may work on government projects or with tech‑adjacent companies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€41,000+

Principal roles are less common and may involve leading service innovation across entities.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€13 - €19

per hour

Mid-level

€19 - €28

per hour

Senior

€28 - €41

per hour

Overall, Lisbon's median exceeds the Portuguese average by roughly €4,000, reflecting the capital's higher living expenses. Other regions have different cost structures.