UI/UX Designer Salary in Belgium
Belgium places a mid‑level UI/UX designer at €36,500 a year. Brussels firms can add bonuses for multilingual talent.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€25,500 to €32,000
Average (per year)
€28,500
Entry-level positions in Leuven are typically around €26,000, reflecting the influence of university spin‑offs and digital agencies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€32,000 to €41,000
Average (per year)
€36,500
Mid‑career designers often earn between €34,000 and €44,000 while working for established software firms or medical‑tech companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€41,000 to €50,000
Average (per year)
€45,000
In international startups or research‑driven teams, senior designers may earn up to €57,000.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€50,500+
Lead specialists with over a decade of experience can earn above €57,000.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€18 - €26
per hour
Mid-level
€27 - €39
per hour
Senior
€40 - €55
per hour
Market Overview
Antwerp and Ghent host startups and agencies working on user‑focused design. Financial services in Brussels also hire designers to improve digital banking platforms.