Service Designer Salary in Croatia
In Croatia, a mid‑level Service Designer earns around €26,000 per year. Zagreb has tech hubs. Outside the capital, compensation levels differ.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€18,500 to €23,000
Average (per year)
€21,000
Entry-level service designers in Pula join small consultancies or tourism-driven companies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€23,000 to €29,000
Average (per year)
€26,000
Mid-level roles involve projects for local government or tech startups supporting hospitality and logistics.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€29,000 to €35,000
Average (per year)
€32,000
Senior designers work on digital initiatives in established businesses.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€35,000+
Principal and lead roles are found in regional branches of international firms and as external consultants.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€12 - €17
per hour
Mid-level
€17 - €24
per hour
Senior
€24 - €33
per hour
Market Overview
Digital agencies and tourism operators in Split hire Service Designers to map visitor journeys. Manufacturing firms in Varaždin seek designers to improve factory floor interfaces. Demand and supply vary across cities.