UI Designer Salary in Saxony, Germany
Saxony's mid‑level UI designers earn a median of €39,500 per year. This results in higher salaries.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€30,000 to €35,000
Average (per year)
€32,500
New hires are employed by microelectronics firms or local startups, and their salaries exceed those in other eastern German cities.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€35,000 to €44,000
Average (per year)
€39,500
UI designers with several years of experience work in Dresden's semiconductor and tech manufacturing sectors.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€44,000 to €53,000
Average (per year)
€48,000
Senior designers secure positions with global corporations or research institutes, and their salaries are above the regional average.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€53,000+
Principal UI roles are linked to large employers in the tech sector or university-driven initiatives.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€18 - €25
per hour
Mid-level
€25 - €33
per hour
Senior
€33 - €42
per hour
Nationally, UI designers average around €42,000, so Saxony sits slightly below the German mean.