Technology

UX Designer Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+13%
projected growth
Category
Technology

UX Designer pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

UX Designer is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $246,197 (2 300 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $20,980 (₱1,310,000 local) — about 11.7×.

UX designers research users and design intuitive, accessible product experiences. Common screening skills include Figma, User research, Prototyping, and Accessibility.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +13% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Belgium is next on the USD ranking at about $184,583. Related technology titles include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Engineer. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare UX Designer pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Figma, User research, Prototyping, Accessibility, and IA. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this UX Designer list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 300 000 kr ($246,197). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway ux designer page before treating the rank as a plan.

UX Designer salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited States$106,000
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom$157,105
Canada flagCanada$142,827
Australia flagAustralia$179,817
Germany flagGermany$167,170
France flagFrance$153,239
Netherlands flagNetherlands$183,422
Switzerland flagSwitzerland$183,025
Singapore flagSingapore$174,564
India flagIndia$27,205
Japan flagJapan$111,335
South Korea flagSouth Korea$136,943
Poland flagPoland$126,826
Brazil flagBrazil$54,640
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates$106,467
Mexico flagMexico$62,325
Ireland flagIreland$156,721
Spain flagSpain$124,216
Italy flagItaly$121,894
Sweden flagSweden$159,696
Norway flagNorway$246,197
Denmark flagDenmark$169,073
Belgium flagBelgium$184,583
Austria flagAustria$149,756
Portugal flagPortugal$91,479
Finland flagFinland$138,147
China flagChina$92,040
Hong Kong flagHong Kong$122,213
New Zealand flagNew Zealand$115,988
Indonesia flagIndonesia$23,805
Philippines flagPhilippines$20,980
Vietnam flagVietnam$24,011
Thailand flagThailand$46,135
Malaysia flagMalaysia$72,507
Israel flagIsrael$143,502
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia$76,533
Turkey flagTurkey$54,686
Argentina flagArgentina$23,074
Colombia flagColombia$45,117
South Africa flagSouth Africa$44,368

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

FigmaUser researchPrototypingAccessibilityIA

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a ux designer make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 300 000 kr in Norway; € 159.000 in Belgium; € 158.000 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays ux designers the most?
Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 300 000 kr per year ($246,197).
Which country pays ux designers the least?
Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,310,000 per year (local currency).
Is ux designer a growing career?
Employment for this occupation is projected at about +13% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do ux designers need?
Common skills include Figma, User research, Prototyping, Accessibility, and IA. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other technology jobs are similar?
Related roles include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.