Head of UX Salary in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Lyon has a tech corridor. Mid‑level heads of UX earn a median of €53,000 annually. Cost of living is compared with Paris.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€40,000 to €47,000
Average (per year)
€43,500
Early-stage leaders in Villeurbanne's UX teams handle foundational design and collaboration tasks for digital firms and startups.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€48,000 to €59,000
Average (per year)
€53,000
Experienced professionals manage user research and oversee small teams, often working with software companies near Lyon.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€60,000 to €76,000
Average (per year)
€67,000
Senior Heads of UX lead strategic projects and drive design innovation for larger employers in the region.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€77,000+
Principal leaders shape company-wide UX vision and impact product direction for tech and enterprise firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€32 - €45
per hour
Mid-level
€45 - €60
per hour
Senior
€60 - €85
per hour
Compared with the national median of €48,000, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes offers about €5,000 more for this role. Higher wages are observed in the region.