UI/UX Designer Salary in Pau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Pau sits near major industrial employers. UI/UX designers earn less than in Bordeaux or Paris, and lower housing costs offset the difference.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€24,500 to €29,000

Average (per year)

€27,000

Entry salaries reflect the regional market and lower cost of living compared to larger French cities.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€29,500 to €34,500

Average (per year)

€32,000

Mid-level designers in Pau work for local SMEs and public sector agencies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€35,000 to €41,000

Average (per year)

€38,000

Senior roles involve collaboration with engineering firms and industrial companies in the region.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€42,000+

Principal-level designers lead digital projects tied to the local aerospace and energy sectors.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€15 - €22

per hour

Mid-level

€23 - €33

per hour

Senior

€34 - €45

per hour