Product Designer Salary in North Macedonia

In North Macedonia, a mid‑level product designer earns about 330,000 MKD per year. That translates to roughly €5,300, well below many Western European benchmarks. Living costs influence net earnings.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

den216,000 to den288,000

Average (per year)

den252,000

Graduates join agencies or firms and earn wages.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

den288,000 to den372,000

Average (per year)

den330,000

Regional companies and international clients employ mid-level designers to work remotely.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

den372,000 to den490,000

Average (per year)

den426,000

Senior professionals manage teams and collaborate with foreign partners.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

den491,000+

Larger firms employ principal designers, who also consult for international companies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

den300 - den450

per hour

Mid-level

den450 - den700

per hour

Senior

den700 - den1050

per hour

Market Overview

Skopje includes tech startups and outsourcing firms. Factories operate in Bitola. Living costs and taxes affect net earnings.