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.