UI/UX Designer Salary in Qinghai, China

Qinghai's capital, Xining, offers a median mid‑level UI/UX designer salary of ¥78,000 per year. Living costs influence how far the income stretches.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥48,000 to ¥66,000

Average (per year)

¥57,000

Public institutions and regional tech startups hire junior designers.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥66,000 to ¥90,000

Average (per year)

¥78,000

Mid-career designers find roles at local government projects or education-related companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥90,000 to ¥124,000

Average (per year)

¥107,000

Experienced designers with strong portfolios secure senior positions in established firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥124,000+

Principal designers in Chengxi oversee multiple teams or major projects.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥33 - ¥55

per hour

Mid-level

¥55 - ¥85

per hour

Senior

¥90 - ¥130

per hour

Compared with the national median of around ¥120,000, Qinghai's figure sits noticeably lower.