Interaction Designer Salary in British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia offers a median mid-level Interaction Designer salary of C$72,000 per year. The figure is average salaries in Vancouver.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$52,000 to C$65,000
Average (per year)
C$58,000
Early-career designers work at startups or tech consultancies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$65,000 to C$78,000
Average (per year)
C$72,000
Mid-level roles at large employers include SaaS firms and gaming studios.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$79,000 to C$95,000
Average (per year)
C$87,000
Senior designers lead teams or major projects for global tech companies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
C$95,000+
Principal designers influence product strategy at enterprise tech or fintech firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
C$28 - C$38
per hour
Mid-level
C$39 - C$50
per hour
Senior
C$51 - C$63
per hour
Compared with the national median of around C$68,000, BC sits slightly above the average. Rent is a notable living expense for professionals.