Product Design Manager Salary in Sofia City, Bulgaria

Product Design Manager earnings are about лв48,500 per year in Sofia. Housing costs vary.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

лв34,000 to лв42,000

Average (per year)

лв38,000

New managers in Sofia start in multinational tech firms, design agencies, or established product companies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

лв42,000 to лв55,000

Average (per year)

лв48,500

At mid-level, salaries reflect market conditions shaped by global employers and local startups.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

лв55,000 to лв69,000

Average (per year)

лв62,000

Senior managers lead large teams or oversee product design for software, fintech, and e-commerce leaders.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

лв69,000+

Principal roles often include compensation linked to executive responsibilities or international assignments.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

лв28 - лв40

per hour

Mid-level

лв40 - лв54

per hour

Senior

лв54 - лв72

per hour

Compared with the Bulgarian average, Sofia pays roughly 20% more for this role.