Average Commercial and Industrial Designer Salary in Romania for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Commercial and Industrial Designer salary for 2026 in Romania and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Romanian leu. To keep things simple, we are using the RON currency code instead of the currency symbol lei.

How Much Does a Commercial and Industrial Designer Make in Romania?

A Commercial and Industrial Designer working in Romania will typically earn around 63,500 RON per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 32,960 RON to the highest average salary of 96,180 RON.

Average Annual Salary63,500 RON
Average Monthly Salary5,291 RON
Average Lowest Salary32,960 RON
Lowest Monthly Salary2,746 RON
Average Highest Salary96,180 RON
Highest Monthly Salary8,015 RON

These are average salaries for a Commercial and Industrial Designer in Romania and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Commercial and Industrial Designer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Commercial and Industrial Designer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Commercial and Industrial Designer Salaries in Romania

So we've looked at the average salaries a Commercial and Industrial Designer will earn in Romania. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Commercial and Industrial Designer can earn between 32,960 RON and 96,180 RON on average in Romania. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Commercial and Industrial Designer in Romania is 60,600 RON. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 60,600 RON, and 50% of the population earn more than 60,600 RON.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Commercial and Industrial Designer salary in Romania, 25% of the population are earning less than 42,040 RON while 75% of the population earn more than 42,040 RON.

75% of the population earn less than 79,280 RON, and 25% of the population earn more than 79,280 RON.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Commercial and Industrial Designer Salary by Experience Level in Romania

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average Commercial and Industrial Designer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Commercial and Industrial Designer in Romania that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 35,000 RON.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Commercial and Industrial Designer salary would increase to 48,140 RON.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Commercial and Industrial Designer, the average salary would be 66,480 RON.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 78,400 RON.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Commercial and Industrial Designer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 85,440 RON.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Commercial and Industrial Designer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 93,280 RON.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
35,000 RON
2-5 Years+31%
48,140 RON
5-10 Years+40%
66,480 RON
10-15 Years+20%
78,400 RON
15-20 Years+9%
85,440 RON
20+ Years+8%
93,280 RON

Commercial and Industrial Designer Salary by Education Level in Romania

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Commercial and Industrial Designer in Romania based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Commercial and Industrial Designer in Romania with a high school education can earn an average salary of 44,800 RON.
  • Certificate or Diploma. A Commercial and Industrial Designer in Romania with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 50,080 RON.
  • Bachelor's Degree. A Commercial and Industrial Designer in Romania with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 69,540 RON.
  • Master's Degree. A Commercial and Industrial Designer in Romania with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 90,980 RON.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School-
44,800 RON
Certificate or Diploma+15%
50,080 RON
Bachelor's Degree+41%
69,540 RON
Master's Degree+29%
90,980 RON

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Romania is around 44,900 to 135,000 RON and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Commercial and Industrial Designer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Romania, a male commercial and industrial designer will earn an average of 66,480 RON, while a female commercial and industrial designer will earn around 59,660 RON.

This means that a male commercial and industrial designer earns approximately 11% more than a female commercial and industrial designer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Romania

Male-
66,480 RON
Female-11%
59,660 RON

Commercial and Industrial Designer Average Pay Raise in Romania

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Commercial and Industrial Designer in Romania is around 10% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Romania is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Commercial and Industrial Designer in Romania can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Romania for 2026

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Romania.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking-
7%
Energy-
5%
Information Technology-
3%
Healthcare-
1%
Travel-
8%
Construction-
6%
Education-
4%

Commercial and Industrial Designer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Romania

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Commercial and Industrial Designer is a low bonus based job, with 25% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

75% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus-
25%
No Bonus-
75%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Romania earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
112,660 RON
Private Sector-7%
105,620 RON

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Commercial and Industrial Designer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Commercial and Industrial Designer in Romania.

Job TitleCategorySalary
Advertising Account ExecutiveAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events111,000 RON
Advertising Account ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events129,000 RON
Advertising Account PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events65,080 RON
Advertising CoordinatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events85,080 RON
Advertising ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events164,200 RON
Advertising Operations ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events169,000 RON
Advertising Sales DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events172,200 RON
Advertising Strategic PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events115,080 RON
Advertising Team LeaderAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events100,280 RON
Advertising and Promotions ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events172,400 RON
AnimatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events80,180 RON
Art DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events105,300 RON
Art ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events102,460 RON
ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events82,920 RON
ArtworkerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events60,020 RON
Assistant Art DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events81,880 RON
Audio EngineerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events69,260 RON
Audio and Video Equipment TechnicianAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events57,360 RON
Audiosual TechnicianAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events63,320 RON
Broadcast AdministratorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events111,700 RON
Catering SalesAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events71,020 RON
Catering TrainerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events80,340 RON
Conference OrganiserAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events78,940 RON
Content and Media Production LeadAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events112,440 RON
CopyWriterAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events68,320 RON
Creative DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events79,240 RON
Creative DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events100,580 RON
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events60,840 RON
Desktop PublisherAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events49,360 RON
Digital Campaign ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events107,960 RON
Digital Media ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events129,000 RON
Digital Media StrategistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events130,400 RON
Director of EventsAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events172,400 RON
Director of Graphic DesignAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events91,660 RON
Director of Social Media MarketingAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events136,100 RON
Events DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events176,800 RON
Events and Promotions ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events172,400 RON
Exhibit DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events78,120 RON
Exhibit Display CoordinatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events80,340 RON
Exhibit Display ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events104,900 RON
FinisherAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events52,540 RON
Graphic ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events69,240 RON
Graphic Design SpecialistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events78,480 RON
Graphic DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events63,500 RON
Graphics ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events66,100 RON
Graphics Design SupervisorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events91,320 RON
Group Creative DirectorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events117,860 RON
Imagery AnalystAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events59,000 RON
Imaging TechnologistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events61,580 RON
Interaction DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events51,800 RON
Media AnalystAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events83,900 RON
Media ExecutiveAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events110,120 RON
Media PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events88,480 RON
Media Production CoordinatorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events75,280 RON
Media Production ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events146,200 RON
Media Project ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events148,300 RON
Media Relations RepresentativeAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events117,600 RON
Media Sales ExecutiveAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events128,900 RON
Meeting and Event PlannerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events80,180 RON
Multimedia ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events68,060 RON
Multimedia SpecialistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events61,580 RON
PPC Campaign ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events110,340 RON
PhotographerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events60,400 RON
Print Production ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events112,600 RON
Product and Brand ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events159,400 RON
Sales Promotion ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events161,600 RON
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO)Advertising / Graphic Design / Events68,580 RON
Sketch ArtistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events73,820 RON
Social Media ExecutiveAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events136,200 RON
Social Media ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events134,600 RON
Social Media Marketing ManagerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events129,000 RON
Social Media StrategistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events125,700 RON
Special Events SupervisorAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events97,260 RON
Technical TypistAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events47,720 RON
UX DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events66,020 RON
User Experience UX DesignerAdvertising / Graphic Design / Events71,280 RON

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Romania, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

CityAverage Salary
Brasov51,900 RON
Bucharest70,260 RON
Cluj-Napoca61,180 RON
Sibiu66,820 RON
Timisoara59,380 RON

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