Head of Design Salary in Romania
In Romania, a Head of Design earns around 90,000 RON per year. This figure is based on local salary data.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
lei54,000 to lei75,000
Average (per year)
lei65,000
At entry level, designers work in regional agencies and small tech startups.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
lei76,000 to lei102,000
Average (per year)
lei90,000
Mid-level designers work in companies serving tourism or public administration sectors.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
lei103,000 to lei128,000
Average (per year)
lei115,000
Senior designers work for regional businesses or remotely for national firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
lei129,000+
Principal-level professionals work in digital agencies or consulting firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
lei65 - lei95
per hour
Mid-level
lei95 - lei130
per hour
Senior
lei135 - lei180
per hour
Market Overview
Bucharest's software houses and fintech startups employ design leaders to shape user experiences. Large banks such as Banca Transilvania and global agencies like Accenture also recruit senior designers to drive brand consistency. Living costs in the capital affect how far the salary can stretch for families.