VP of Design Salary in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, a VP of Design earns around 65,500 лв per year. That figure reflects senior leadership in product, brand, and experience teams. The position is compensated at this level.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв46,000 to лв57,000
Average (per year)
лв51,000
Small design teams in local manufacturing firms hire VPs.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв58,000 to лв73,000
Average (per year)
лв65,500
Regional agencies in Pazardzhik employ mid-level leaders.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
лв74,000 to лв95,000
Average (per year)
лв85,000
Senior VPs hold senior leadership positions.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
лв95,000+
Principal roles lead design for regional or multinational companies.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
лв38 - лв52
per hour
Mid-level
лв52 - лв78
per hour
Senior
лв78 - лв105
per hour
Market Overview
Sofia has a number of software houses and tech firms. Companies allocate larger budgets to senior creative talent, influencing pay scales. Beyond the capital, there are emerging hubs in Plovdiv and Varna.