Product Designer Salary in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, a mid‑level product designer receives a salary typical for the local market. Sofia hosts several tech hubs. Living costs in Bulgaria are modest.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв16,000 to лв23,000
Average (per year)
лв19,500
Early-career Product Designers in Stara Zagora earn salaries based on the local market.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв23,000 to лв34,000
Average (per year)
лв28,500
Mid-level salaries are influenced by UI/UX and product design skills in regional business services, software, and outsourced product work.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв34,000 to лв50,000
Average (per year)
лв42,000
Senior designers' salaries increase when they lead end-to-end product design.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
лв50,000+
Lead-level positions include salary.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
лв12 - лв19
per hour
Mid-level
лв19 - лв31
per hour
Senior
лв31 - лв48
per hour
Market Overview
Software firms, fintech startups, and manufacturing design units actively recruit product designers. Companies are expanding digital services, and Bulgaria has lower rent and transport costs.