UI Designer Salary in Vienna, Vienna

Vienna hosts software firms, banks, and creative agencies competing for UI talent. Salaries are above national averages. Design roles in the city value experience and language skills.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€32,000 to €39,000

Average (per year)

€35,000

Graduates working for agencies or startups fall within this range, with salaries influenced by local market conditions.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€39,000 to €50,000

Average (per year)

€44,000

UI designers with several years in Vienna join international tech companies or large enterprises, where compensation varies with project complexity and language skills.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€50,000 to €63,000

Average (per year)

€56,000

Senior designers working on large-scale products for banks, telecoms, or SaaS providers earn these salaries, particularly when leading small teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€63,000+

Principal roles in Vienna involve strategic leadership at companies such as Erste Group, A1 Telekom, or major consultancies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€18 - €30

per hour

Mid-level

€31 - €48

per hour

Senior

€49 - €80

per hour