UI/UX Designer Salary in Gwangju, Gyeonggi

Gwangju in Gyeonggi-do has a manufacturing base. Salaries here trail Seoul but offer stability given the lower cost of living and fewer big tech employers.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩26,000,000 to ₩35,000,000

Average (per year)

₩30,000,000

Junior designers join manufacturing, logistics, or local tech firms, supporting senior staff and handling visual design tasks.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩35,000,000 to ₩47,000,000

Average (per year)

₩41,000,000

Mid-level positions involve end-to-end product design, UX research, and collaboration with development teams in mid-sized companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩47,000,000 to ₩59,000,000

Average (per year)

₩53,000,000

Senior designers lead UI/UX projects for electronics manufacturers or local startups and handle complex system interfaces.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₩59,000,000+

Principal designers direct strategy and product vision, reporting to heads of digital in manufacturing or logistics groups.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₩18000 - ₩24000

per hour

Mid-level

₩24000 - ₩34000

per hour

Senior

₩34000 - ₩42000

per hour