Head of Design Salary in Serbia
The median salary for a Head of Design in Belgrade is 222,500 RSD per year. Mid-level leaders earn this amount, and senior executives exceed half a million RSD.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
дин.135,000 to дин.185,000
Average (per year)
дин.160,000
Graduates in Čačak join smaller agencies and local manufacturing firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
дин.185,000 to дин.260,000
Average (per year)
дин.222,500
Regional startups and tech branches employ designers with a few years' experience.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
дин.265,000 to дин.340,000
Average (per year)
дин.302,500
Teams at export-oriented companies or larger local players are managed by experienced leads.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
дин.340,000+
Established firms rely on principals to head design departments, and they also consult for multiple clients.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
дин.900 - дин.1400
per hour
Mid-level
дин.1400 - дин.2000
per hour
Senior
дин.2000 - дин.2600
per hour
Market Overview
Serbian fintech and gaming startups are present. Large agencies operate in Novi Sad and Kragujevac. Subotica hosts an outsourcing hub.