Product Designer Salary in Reykjavík, Iceland

Designer salaries in Reykjavík are highlighted. Mid‑level product designers earn a median of kr11,700,000 ISK annually, reflecting strong demand from gaming studios, fintech firms, and tourism‑focused agencies.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr7,800,000 to kr10,200,000

Average (per year)

kr9,000,000

Entry-level product designers in Reykjavík earn salaries that consider housing and living costs.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr10,200,000 to kr13,200,000

Average (per year)

kr11,700,000

Mid-level designers work in Reykjavík's startup, software, fintech, and digital services ecosystem.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr13,200,000 to kr17,100,000

Average (per year)

kr15,100,000

Senior designers achieve strong compensation levels due to limited local talent supply, high business costs, and the city's concentration of Iceland's digital economy.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

kr17,100,000+

Principal and lead designers work in strategic product roles, design leadership, or internationally oriented firms where compensation rises above the local median.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

kr4500 - kr6500

per hour

Mid-level

kr6500 - kr9000

per hour

Senior

kr9000 - kr12500

per hour

Nationally, designers earn about kr9,500,000, so Reykjavík outpaces the average.