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.