UI/UX Designer Salary in Metro Vancouver Regional District

Metro Vancouver includes employers such as Electronic Arts and SAP. Digital design roles have salary expectations. Design work occurs in software, gaming, and agency settings.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$52,000 to C$65,000

Average (per year)

C$59,000

Graduates and junior designers in Metro Vancouver work in tech startups or digital agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$65,000 to C$85,000

Average (per year)

C$74,000

Designers with several years of experience work at established software companies or creative studios.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$85,000 to C$105,000

Average (per year)

C$95,000

Team leads and seasoned specialists work for large employers such as gaming firms or telecoms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

C$105,000+

Directors and principal designers in the region's largest technology and media companies hold senior positions.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

C$22 - C$32

per hour

Mid-level

C$33 - C$50

per hour

Senior

C$50 - C$80

per hour