UI/UX Designer Salary in Basel, Basel-Stadt

Basel is home to global pharma, finance, and research, fueling demand for digital design. Living costs are high, especially for housing, while UI/UX designer salaries are influenced by international companies.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

CHF65,000 to CHF76,000

Average (per year)

CHF70,500

Entry-level UI/UX designers in Basel take positions at pharmaceutical firms, banks, or creative studios, earning CHF 65,000 to CHF 76,000.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

CHF77,000 to CHF95,000

Average (per year)

CHF86,000

Mid-level designers often work on digital teams at multinationals and research institutions.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

CHF95,000 to CHF120,000

Average (per year)

CHF107,500

Senior roles include project leadership for healthcare or finance clients, and salaries are typically higher than those for junior positions.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

CHF120,000+

Principal designers in Basel work on UX strategies and earn salaries of CHF 120,000 or more.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

CHF40 - CHF56

per hour

Mid-level

CHF56 - CHF80

per hour

Senior

CHF80 - CHF110

per hour