UX Designer Salary in Latvia
Latvia's tech sector offers a median mid‑level UX Designer salary of €19,500 per year. That figure places designers above the country's average for all IT roles. Living costs in Riga affect disposable income.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€12,000 to €17,000
Average (per year)
€14,500
Entry-level designers in Liepāja work for local agencies or small software firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€17,000 to €22,000
Average (per year)
€19,500
Mid-level salaries reflect market conditions.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€22,000 to €30,000
Average (per year)
€26,000
Senior professionals lead small teams and handle end-to-end UX.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€30,000+
Principal designers in Liepāja consult for firms and manage design strategy.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€8 - €13
per hour
Mid-level
€13 - €22
per hour
Senior
€22 - €30
per hour
Market Overview
Riga's fintech and e‑commerce firms hire UX talent. Start‑ups offer flexible contracts and remote options for designers. The city has low rent and public transport subsidies.