UX Designer Salary in Hungary
Budapest offers a median mid‑level UX Designer salary of about Ft835,000 per year. That figure translates to roughly €2,200 monthly.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Ft530,000 to Ft695,000
Average (per year)
Ft610,000
Graduates start at local manufacturing firms or small agencies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Ft700,000 to Ft950,000
Average (per year)
Ft835,000
Mid-level designers work in automotive and logistics companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Ft950,000 to Ft1,225,000
Average (per year)
Ft1,070,000
Senior roles involve extensive project work and leadership at multinational suppliers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Ft1,225,000+
Lead designers work at international companies or consultancy firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Ft3450 - Ft4800
per hour
Mid-level
Ft4850 - Ft6900
per hour
Senior
Ft7100 - Ft9600
per hour
Market Overview
Tech hubs in Budapest and Szeged regularly hire UX talent. Designers often work on mobile banking projects. The city offers affordable housing and public transport, which can affect living costs.