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.