Product Designer Salary in Kunming, Yunnan

Kunming is a provincial capital with a large population. While still below top-tier cities like Beijing or Shenzhen, pay in Kunming is higher.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥100,000 to ¥145,000

Average (per year)

¥122,000

Entry-level product designers in Kunming work in a city with a growing digital sector.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥145,000 to ¥220,000

Average (per year)

¥182,000

Mid-level salaries are supported by broader demand for UX, mobile product, and platform design skills across established companies and growing tech teams.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥220,000 to ¥320,000

Average (per year)

¥268,000

Senior designers in Kunming often receive higher compensation at firms with mature product practices.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥320,000+

Lead-level compensation in Kunming varies by company size.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥60 - ¥95

per hour

Mid-level

¥95 - ¥150

per hour

Senior

¥150 - ¥230

per hour