Web Designer Salary in Budapest, Hungary

In Budapest, the median salary for web designers is Ft660,000 per year. Agencies and fintech firms are among the employers in the sector.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Ft440,000 to Ft570,000

Average (per year)

Ft510,000

Entry-level designers in Budapest typically start at multinational agencies or tech startups.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Ft580,000 to Ft740,000

Average (per year)

Ft660,000

Mid-level designers work for employers in financial, media, and IT companies in the city.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Ft750,000 to Ft910,000

Average (per year)

Ft830,000

Senior web designers lead teams or projects for international tech firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Ft920,000+

Principal designers can work as creative directors at large companies.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

Ft2900 - Ft3700

per hour

Mid-level

Ft3800 - Ft5000

per hour

Senior

Ft5100 - Ft6500

per hour

Compared to the national median of around Ft540,000, Budapest pays roughly twenty percent more.