UI Designer Salary in İstanbul, Turkey

Istanbul influences UI designer compensation. Companies in finance, e‑commerce, and gaming match or exceed the mentioned salary to retain talent amid rising living costs.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₺200,000 to ₺262,500

Average (per year)

₺230,000

Graduates in Arnavutköy begin their careers and build portfolios.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₺262,500 to ₺345,000

Average (per year)

₺300,000

There is demand for experienced designers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₺345,000 to ₺432,500

Average (per year)

₺387,500

Senior designers take on multiple client projects and lead UI teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₺432,500+

Principals oversee design strategy for large-scale infrastructure or e-commerce software, with pay reflecting leadership scope.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₺150 - ₺223

per hour

Mid-level

₺228 - ₺320

per hour

Senior

₺320 - ₺425

per hour

Istanbul's UI designer median salary is higher than the national average.