UX Designer Salary in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Viana do Castelo employs mid‑level UX designers. The city has modest living costs.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€15,000 to €19,500

Average (per year)

€17,000

Entry-level designers may work at web studios or manufacturing companies in Viana do Castelo.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€19,500 to €24,000

Average (per year)

€21,000

Mid-level positions can be available at regional agencies, e‑commerce firms, and local tech startups.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€24,000 to €29,500

Average (per year)

€26,000

Senior designers may manage projects for manufacturing, retail, or remote tech teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€29,500+

Principal designers may work for key regional companies or in remote roles.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€10 - €15

per hour

Mid-level

€15 - €22

per hour

Senior

€22 - €29

per hour

Nationally, UX designers average about €28,000, so Viana do Castelo sits below the Portuguese mean. Lower rent and transport costs can stretch salaries compared with Lisbon or Porto.