UI/UX Designer Salary in Cantabria, Spain
The median UI/UX designer salary is €24,500 per year. The region includes maritime firms and renewable‑energy startups. Cost of living is discussed.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€18,000 to €22,000
Average (per year)
€20,000
Most entry-level designers join small agencies or industrial firms and receive modest pay reflecting local market demand.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€22,000 to €27,000
Average (per year)
€24,500
After gaining experience, mid-level designers see higher salaries, especially at companies linked to the regional manufacturing sector.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€27,000 to €33,000
Average (per year)
€30,000
Senior designers handle complex interfaces for local tech or industrial clients and earn more due to specialized skills.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€33,000+
Principal designers guide projects for larger Cantabrian employers and sometimes freelance for Madrid or Bilbao firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€13 - €20
per hour
Mid-level
€20 - €30
per hour
Senior
€30 - €42
per hour
Nationally, UI/UX designers earn around €28,000 on average, placing Cantabria slightly below the Spanish mean. Housing costs are lower.