Service Designer Salary in Albania

In Albania, a mid‑level Service Designer earns about 985,000 lek annually. Demand is driven by firms.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

L620,000 to L850,000

Average (per year)

L735,000

Starting roles often focus on supporting senior designers and conducting user research for local consultancies and agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

L850,000 to L1,120,000

Average (per year)

L985,000

With several years of experience, professionals guide projects for logistics, tourism, and growing tech startups.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

L1,120,000 to L1,370,000

Average (per year)

L1,260,000

Senior designers lead complex cross-department initiatives, often partnering with international firms or digital agencies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

L1,370,000+

At this stage, individuals head design teams or consult on strategic service transformation for large enterprises.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

L370 - L650

per hour

Mid-level

L650 - L950

per hour

Senior

L950 - L1300

per hour

Market Overview

Hiring activity is observed. International NGOs and EU‑funded digital projects seek designers to improve citizen services, public portals, and tourism platforms. Freelancers also find contracts with startups building mobile experiences.