Interaction Designer Salary in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, a mid‑level Interaction Designer earns about лв24,000 per year. Software firms in Sofia are part of the demand. Outside the capital, outsourcing agencies and fintech startups provide opportunities, and salaries reflect local housing costs.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв17,200 to лв21,000
Average (per year)
лв19,100
Designers beginning their careers in Pazardzhik work for small agencies or municipal projects, which pay less than positions in Sofia or Plovdiv.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв21,000 to лв27,000
Average (per year)
лв24,000
Mid-level designers may work with regional firms or remote clients to raise their earnings.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв27,000 to лв32,000
Average (per year)
лв29,500
Senior designers earn higher salaries.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
лв32,000+
Principal designers work remotely for international firms or lead multiple teams, with salaries starting above 45000 лв.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
лв15 - лв22
per hour
Mid-level
лв22 - лв31
per hour
Senior
лв31 - лв40
per hour
Market Overview
Tech clusters in Sofia and Plovdiv include design studios. Start‑ups conduct interface testing. Universities in Varna and Burgas provide graduates for local companies.