UI Designer Salary in Vietnam
Mid‑level UI designers in Vietnam's tech sector receive salaries around the local market level. Living costs in Ho Chi Minh City affect the overall affordability of salaries.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
₫7,750,000 to ₫11,000,000
Average (per year)
₫9,450,000
Junior designers receive modest starting salaries.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
₫11,000,000 to ₫17,000,000
Average (per year)
₫14,000,000
Designers with several years of experience work in the region.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
₫17,000,000 to ₫24,000,000
Average (per year)
₫20,000,000
Senior-level salaries are modest.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
₫24,000,000+
Principal designers work for large regional firms or on remote contracts.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
₫60000 - ₫100000
per hour
Mid-level
₫100000 - ₫156000
per hour
Senior
₫162500 - ₫235000
per hour
Market Overview
Fintech and e‑commerce are among the sectors hiring UI talent. Start‑ups in Hanoi offer compensation packages that may include equity for designers. Companies value experience with mobile apps when hiring designers.