Product Designer Salary in Croatia
In Croatia, a mid‑level product designer earns about €29,500 per year. Zagreb firms match this figure.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€16,000 to €23,000
Average (per year)
€19,500
Junior Product Designers in Rijeka earn modest salaries compared with the rest of Croatia.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€24,000 to €34,000
Average (per year)
€29,500
Mid-level designers with UX, UI, and product collaboration skills earn higher salaries.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€35,000 to €47,000
Average (per year)
€41,000
Senior Product Designers in Rijeka are valued for end-to-end product ownership, though salary ceilings remain below Zagreb-based benchmarks.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€48,000+
Lead-level compensation is reserved for design heads, strategic product leaders, or remote roles serving larger European employers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€11 - €16
per hour
Mid-level
€16 - €25
per hour
Senior
€25 - €38
per hour
Market Overview
Tech startups are present in Zagreb and Split. Manufacturing firms operate in Varaždin. Living costs affect net income.