UI/UX Designer Salary in Xuhui, Shanghai

Xuhui is a central Shanghai district with a high cost of living. International firms, digital agencies, and creative studios operate in the district. Designers here work on digital products and urban branding projects.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥120,000 to ¥170,000

Average (per year)

¥145,000

New designers in Xuhui join digital agencies, tech firms, or creative studios.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥170,000 to ¥250,000

Average (per year)

¥210,000

Mid-level professionals work with multinational tech firms or design consultancies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥250,000 to ¥360,000

Average (per year)

¥310,000

Senior designers take roles with global companies or manage teams for creative agencies in Xuhui.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥360,000+

Principal designers earn above 360,000 CNY and lead large teams or major projects in the city.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥80 - ¥130

per hour

Mid-level

¥130 - ¥200

per hour

Senior

¥200 - ¥320

per hour