Head of UX Salary in Hungary
Hungary's tech sector offers a median mid‑level Head of UX salary of about Ft1,150,000 per year. The figure reflects investment in digital products in Budapest. The cost of living is moderate.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Ft765,000 to Ft995,000
Average (per year)
Ft867,500
Graduates may join automotive suppliers or work with local IT consultancies supporting Hungarian SMEs.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Ft995,000 to Ft1,350,000
Average (per year)
Ft1,150,000
Experienced professionals may lead UX projects.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Ft1,350,000 to Ft1,700,000
Average (per year)
Ft1,510,000
Senior leaders coordinate teams in the automotive sector.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Ft1,700,000+
Principal Heads of UX oversee digital strategy for multinational manufacturers or regional IT hubs.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Ft4600 - Ft6350
per hour
Mid-level
Ft6450 - Ft8600
per hour
Senior
Ft8600 - Ft11050
per hour
Market Overview
Budapest has several fintech firms. Large enterprises in the automotive and telecom sectors are present in the market. Remote opportunities from EU tech hubs are also available.