Design Manager Salary in Sector 3, Bucharest
Sector 3 includes IT parks and outsourcing firms for Design Managers. Salaries in the area are slightly above average. The local cost of living is moderate.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
lei8,000 to lei11,500
Average (per year)
lei9,700
Recent graduates start in outsourcing centers or support creative teams for e‑commerce firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
lei11,800 to lei15,000
Average (per year)
lei13,400
Mid-level managers in Sector 3 lead projects for regional SaaS firms and marketing agencies with international clients.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
lei15,000 to lei19,500
Average (per year)
lei17,200
Senior managers guide multi‑disciplinary teams and work with telecom or fintech employers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
lei20,000+
Principal or lead positions involve design responsibilities for software exporters.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
lei85 - lei130
per hour
Mid-level
lei130 - lei180
per hour
Senior
lei180 - lei250
per hour