UX Lead Salary in Austria
Austria offers a median mid‑level UX Lead salary of €51,250 per year. Salaries are higher in Vienna. Salaries are slightly lower outside the capital.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€39,000 to €46,500
Average (per year)
€42,750
The local job market includes smaller agencies and regional businesses.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€47,000 to €56,000
Average (per year)
€51,250
Established SMEs and local manufacturing firms employ designers with several years of experience.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€56,000 to €65,500
Average (per year)
€61,000
Senior professionals are employed by regional tech companies and manage projects for export-focused industries.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€66,000+
Larger regional enterprises and consulting firms assign lead roles to oversee UX strategy.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€22 - €32
per hour
Mid-level
€32 - €44
per hour
Senior
€44 - €59
per hour
Market Overview
Companies in finance, automotive and e‑commerce regularly recruit UX Leads to shape digital products. Start‑ups in Graz and Linz offer equity and flexible work arrangements. Austrian firms are digitising legacy systems.