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UX Designer Salary in New Zealand

UX designers research users and design intuitive, accessible product experiences. The New Zealand median is $112,849 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$112,849
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,385
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$112,849
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$54.25
varies by city

UX Designer salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$112,849
Hamilton, NZ$112,849
Tauranga, NZ$112,849
Dunedin, NZ$112,849
Lower Hutt, NZ$112,849
Wellington, NZ$84,061
Auckland, NZ$78,879
Christchurch, NZ$73,697

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a ux designer make in New Zealand?
The national median ux designer salary in New Zealand is about $196,000 per year ($16,300 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $128,000 to $196,000.
Which New Zealand city pays ux designers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $196,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays ux designers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $128,000 per year for a ux designer.
What is the typical salary range for a ux designer in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, ux designer pay commonly spans from about $82,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $277,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have ux designer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes ux designer pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is ux designer in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +13% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.