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UX Designer Salary in Portugal

The Portugal median is $91,479 per year, with observed city pay up to Lisbon at $65,823.

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UX Designer in Portugal: read the median against a +13% outlook

The Portugal national median for a ux designer is 78 800 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 52 100 € in Porto to 56 700 € in Lisbon (1.1×).

UX designers research users and design intuitive, accessible product experiences. Common screening skills include Figma, User research, Prototyping, and Accessibility.

A modeled national band runs about 51 900 €–111 700 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +13% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Portuguese city.

Lisbon sits -28% vs the national median; Porto sits -34%. Relocating inside Portugal for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Portugal shows about 2.3% CPI in 2025. A ux designer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and Data Scientist.

How to use UX Designer pay data in Portugal

Start with the national median (78 800 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Portugal hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 51 900 € (10th) → 78 800 € (median) → 111 700 € (90th). Lisbon’s observed median is 56 700 €, with a local band about 36 600 €–87 600 €. If an offer is “at the Portugal median” but the job is in Lisbon, you may still be under local market.

National median
$91,479
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,662
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$65,823
Lisbon, PT
Hourly (national)
$43.97
varies by city

UX Designer salary by city in Portugal

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Lisbon, PT$65,823
Porto, PT$60,483

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a ux designer make in Portugal?
The national median is about 78 800 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 52 100 € to 56 700 €.
Which Portugal city pays ux designers the most?
Lisbon, PT leads observed metros at about 56 700 € per year (-28% vs national).
Which Portugal city pays ux designers the least?
Among observed cities, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 52 100 € per year.
How many Portugal cities have ux designer salary data?
2 metros list observed ux designer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is ux designer in demand in Portugal?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +13% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Portuguese industry mix.