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.