UI/UX Designer Salary in Porto, Portugal
Porto hosts a technology hub. Mid‑level UI/UX designers earn €24,000 annually. Living costs remain lower than in Lisbon.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€14,500 to €20,000
Average (per year)
€17,200
Entry-level salaries are provided.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€20,500 to €27,500
Average (per year)
€24,000
Mid-level designers work for various firms.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€28,500 to €36,000
Average (per year)
€32,200
Senior roles involve experience with manufacturers or remote tech teams.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€37,000+
Principal designers work for multinationals or lead creative teams.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€10 - €15
per hour
Mid-level
€15 - €25
per hour
Senior
€25 - €36
per hour
Nationally, UI/UX designers average around €27,000, so Porto sits slightly below the country's mean. Cost of living varies among residents.