UI/UX Designer Salary in Davao Oriental, Philippines

Davao Oriental offers mid-level UI/UX designers a median annual salary of ₱235,000. Local firms operate in tourism and agribusiness.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₱169,000 to ₱207,000

Average (per year)

₱188,000

New UI/UX designers in Baganga start in small businesses or local agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₱207,000 to ₱265,000

Average (per year)

₱235,000

After several years, designers who gain experience or take freelance work for companies outside the town earn higher salaries.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₱265,000 to ₱330,000

Average (per year)

₱297,500

Seasoned professionals work remotely with tech firms from Davao City or Manila.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₱330,000+

Principal roles involve consulting or remote management, with pay depending on project scale and outside clients.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₱105 - ₱155

per hour

Mid-level

₱155 - ₱215

per hour

Senior

₱215 - ₱310

per hour

Nationally, mid-level UI/UX designers earn around ₱300,000, so Davao Oriental falls below the average. Housing costs are lower in the area.