UX Designer Salary in Braga, Portugal
UX designer earnings are around €25,500 annually. Salaries can be close to that amount. Living costs are lower than in Lisbon.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€15,500 to €21,000
Average (per year)
€18,250
Graduates start in agencies or startups, with salaries reflecting the city's moderate living costs.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€21,000 to €29,000
Average (per year)
€25,500
After several years, designers working for IT firms or digital consultancies earn more due to increased demand from local employers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€29,000 to €36,000
Average (per year)
€32,000
Senior designers lead teams on projects for international clients or established companies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€36,000+
Leads or principals develop UX strategies and consult on projects, and their salaries reflect the role.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€9 - €16
per hour
Mid-level
€16 - €25
per hour
Senior
€25 - €36
per hour
Across Portugal, mid‑level UX designers average about €28,000, so Braga sits slightly below the national mean. Housing prices are lower.