Head of UX Salary in Pohang, North Gyeongsang

Pohang's industrial base includes POSCO and logistics companies. UX heads here work with manufacturing or steel sector clients. Living costs in Pohang are lower than in Seoul.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩42,000,000 to ₩54,000,000

Average (per year)

₩48,000,000

Graduates and junior managers in Pohang's UX field start at smaller industrial firms or local tech companies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩55,000,000 to ₩70,000,000

Average (per year)

₩62,000,000

Mid-level UX leaders guide teams for manufacturing, steel, or logistics employers in the city.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩71,000,000 to ₩90,000,000

Average (per year)

₩80,000,000

Senior roles include responsibility for digital transformation projects at POSCO or related industrial firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₩91,000,000+

At the principal level, heads oversee UX strategy for large enterprises and act as regional design leads for national firms with Pohang offices.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

₩21000 - ₩30000

per hour

Mid-level

₩31000 - ₩40000

per hour

Senior

₩41000 - ₩54000

per hour