UI/UX Designer Salary in Switzerland
In Switzerland, the median mid-level salary for UI/UX designers is CHF 80,500 per year. The cost of living in Zurich and Geneva is high.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF60,500 to CHF71,500
Average (per year)
CHF65,500
New designers in Aarau who join midsize agencies or manufacturing firms earn between CHF 62,000 and CHF 72,000.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF73,000 to CHF87,500
Average (per year)
CHF80,500
Mid-level UI/UX professionals in Aarau support digital projects for healthcare, tech, and financial services, and their salaries are higher than those of entry-level designers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF89,500 to CHF107,000
Average (per year)
CHF98,750
Senior designers in Aarau lead interface teams or manage client projects, with salaries up to CHF 110,000.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF110,000+
Principal designers work on digital strategy at regional companies or public institutions and earn CHF 110,000.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
CHF36 - CHF50
per hour
Mid-level
CHF54 - CHF70
per hour
Senior
CHF73 - CHF98
per hour
Market Overview
Zurich hosts financial services firms, and Basel has tech companies that employ designers. Start-ups in Lausanne are located in a city with high rent. There is significant interest in design roles across the country.