UI/UX Designer Salary in Riga, Latvia
UI/UX designer salaries in Riga are referenced. Living costs affect earnings. Employers may supplement base pay with project bonuses.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€1,300 to €2,000
Average (per year)
€1,700
Entry-level designers start at digital agencies, fintech companies, or in-house at larger firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€2,000 to €2,900
Average (per year)
€2,400
Mid-level designers work on client-facing projects for international clients or established Baltic companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€2,900 to €4,000
Average (per year)
€3,400
In Riga, senior designers head UX teams for tech startups and global SaaS providers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€4,000+
Principal and lead designers direct product design for major banks, telecoms, and multinational IT firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€13 - €22
per hour
Mid-level
€22 - €35
per hour
Senior
€35 - €55
per hour
Compared with Latvia's national average of €2,800, Riga's median sits slightly lower. The capital's lower housing costs affect salary differences for designers.