Head of UX Salary in Madrid, Spain
Senior designers are employed in Madrid's tech sector. A median salary of €51,000 places a Head of UX above the city's average earnings for comparable leadership roles.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€37,000 to €45,000
Average (per year)
€41,750
Entry-level Heads of UX work in smaller digital agencies or startups hiring their first UX lead.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€45,500 to €56,000
Average (per year)
€51,000
Mid-level Heads of UX are found in tech firms, fintech companies, and media organizations with established UX teams.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€57,000 to €68,500
Average (per year)
€62,000
Senior Heads of UX manage large teams in multinational consultancies and scale-ups.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€69,500+
Principal-level positions are offered by major technology firms and global enterprises that invest heavily in UX.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€25 - €36
per hour
Mid-level
€36 - €50
per hour
Senior
€50 - €70
per hour
Compared with Spain's national median for heads of UX, Madrid's €51,000 exceeds the average by roughly €5,000. Higher living costs for housing and transport partially offset the premium.