Interaction Designer Salary in Sofia City, Bulgaria

The median mid‑level Interaction Designer salary is about 4,250 BGN per year. Startups match that figure.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

лв2,500 to лв3,500

Average (per year)

лв3,000

Large IT companies, creative agencies, and product startups often hire entry designers.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

лв3,500 to лв5,000

Average (per year)

лв4,250

Fintech firms, SaaS companies, and regional headquarters for global tech offer roles for mid-level professionals.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

лв5,000 to лв7,000

Average (per year)

лв6,000

Senior designers may lead UX teams, shape strategy, and manage multi‑product design groups.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

лв7,000+

In Sofia, lead designers oversee company‑wide design and advise international clients.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

лв22 - лв40

per hour

Mid-level

лв40 - лв60

per hour

Senior

лв60 - лв90

per hour

Nationally, Interaction Designers earn around 3,800 BGN on average, so Sofia's median sits above the Bulgarian mean. The gap reflects regional differences.