UX Lead Salary in Portugal
The median UX Lead salary is €29,800 a year. Porto firms add similar offers. Companies in tourism and finance are also present.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€20,000 to €26,000
Average (per year)
€22,500
Entry-level UX Leads in Braga are employed by software firms or startups and receive salaries typical for the role.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€26,000 to €33,000
Average (per year)
€29,800
Mid-level UX Leads who manage projects and mentor junior designers receive higher compensation, especially in agencies and tech firms.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€33,000 to €41,000
Average (per year)
€36,700
Senior UX Leads earn salaries that reflect their leadership in product strategy and complex digital projects.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€41,000+
Principal-level UX Leads are senior roles with compensation that exceeds lower levels.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€13 - €19
per hour
Mid-level
€19 - €28
per hour
Senior
€28 - €39
per hour
Market Overview
Startups in Lisbon and Braga hire UX Leads to shape digital products. Multinational banks in Porto work on customer portals. The cost of living in the capital is rising.