UI/UX Designer Salary in Romania

In Romania, mid‑level UI/UX designers earn about 6,100 RON per year. Bucharest has firms in the sector. Living costs are a factor in salary considerations for locals and expats.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

lei3,700 to lei5,100

Average (per year)

lei4,400

Regional software firms, call centers, and marketing agencies hire entry-level designers in Bacău.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

lei5,100 to lei6,900

Average (per year)

lei6,100

UI/UX designers with three to five years of experience support e-commerce businesses or local IT consultancies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

lei7,000 to lei9,000

Average (per year)

lei8,000

Senior designers lead projects for companies servicing national clients or collaborate with remote teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

lei9,000+

Principal and lead designers work in larger agencies or hold remote positions with Bucharest-based tech employers.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

lei35 - lei60

per hour

Mid-level

lei60 - lei95

per hour

Senior

lei95 - lei130

per hour

Market Overview

Bucharest has software houses that hire UI/UX talent. Beyond the capital, Cluj‑Napoca has a startup scene. Outsourcing firms in Iași employ local talent.