UI Designer Salary in Guangdong, China
UI designers in Guangdong earn a median salary of about ¥105,000 per year. Living costs remain lower than Beijing. Companies in Shenzhen and Dongguan supplement base pay with project bonuses.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥60,000 to ¥88,000
Average (per year)
¥74,000
Entry-level designers in Baiyun find jobs at startups, advertising agencies, or logistics firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥90,000 to ¥124,500
Average (per year)
¥105,000
Mid-level designers work for larger tech companies or international manufacturers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥125,000 to ¥165,000
Average (per year)
¥145,000
Senior roles exist in multinational firms and design consultancies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
¥167,500+
Principal designers work on digital projects for major employers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
¥45 - ¥70
per hour
Mid-level
¥70 - ¥110
per hour
Senior
¥110 - ¥164
per hour
Nationally UI designers average around ¥120,000, so Guangdong sits slightly below the countrywide mean. Housing costs are lower in the area.