Europe is a major UX talent hub with approximately 200,000 UX designers currently employed in the area. Local hiring is driven primarly by startups, fintech and ecommerce companies.
The average salary for a UX designer in Europe is approximately €63,000 per year, based on 9,200 jobs over the past 12 months.
Salary varies based on experience: junior designers typically earn around €32,000. Mid-level professionals net about €48,000 while senior positions may receive €86,000 annually.
The most in-demand tools employers in Europe require are Figma, Sketch and Axure.