UI/UX Designer Salary in Ontario, Canada
Mid-level UI/UX designers have a median salary of C$64,500 a year. Companies in Toronto, Ottawa, and Waterloo compete for talent, nudging offers upward. The figure shows the reported median salary.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$48,000 to C$57,500
Average (per year)
C$52,500
Graduates in this range typically earn closer to the lower end.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$58,000 to C$70,500
Average (per year)
C$64,500
Designers in this range earn lower salaries.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$71,500 to C$87,000
Average (per year)
C$79,750
At this stage, professionals may lead product design or UX for large employers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
C$87,500+
Principal designers hold senior roles at multinational tech branches or corporate headquarters.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
C$25 - C$35
per hour
Mid-level
C$35 - C$47
per hour
Senior
C$47 - C$60
per hour
Compared with the national picture, Ontario's median sits above roughly C$58,000. This gap reflects regional salary differences.