Web Designer Salary in Lisbon, Portugal

Mid‑level web designers in Lisbon earn a median of €23,500 annually. Freelancers add client fees to boost earnings.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€15,500 to €20,500

Average (per year)

€18,000

Entry-level designers work for digital agencies or support Lisbon-based firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€20,500 to €26,750

Average (per year)

€23,500

Mid-level professionals take on client‑facing roles or manage web projects for growing businesses.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€26,750 to €33,500

Average (per year)

€29,750

Senior designers in Amadora work in leadership or specialized UX/UI roles within larger firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€33,750+

Principal designers consult for Lisbon tech companies or run creative teams in established agencies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€10 - €15

per hour

Mid-level

€15 - €23

per hour

Senior

€23 - €36

per hour

Nationally the median for web designers hovers near €21,000, leaving Lisbon about €2,500 higher.