Interaction Designer Salary in Metro Vancouver Regional District
Metro Vancouver is a Canadian region with high living costs. Local salaries for interaction designers reflect demand. Housing prices and competition from US-based firms influence compensation.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$57,000 to C$70,000
Average (per year)
C$63,000
Starting positions draw higher wages due to competition among tech firms and digital agencies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$70,000 to C$88,000
Average (per year)
C$78,500
Mid-level designers command solid salaries as e-commerce, software, and gaming companies invest in user experience.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$88,000 to C$105,000
Average (per year)
C$96,000
At the senior level, salaries rise with experience in complex projects for enterprise clients and health tech.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
C$105,000+
Principal designers with leadership responsibilities can earn six-figure salaries.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
C$28 - C$36
per hour
Mid-level
C$36 - C$46
per hour
Senior
C$46 - C$60
per hour