UI/UX Designer Salary in Winterthur, Zürich
Winterthur has a strong industrial sector and is close to Zürich, influencing its average salaries. Tech, insurance, and manufacturing companies operate in Winterthur. Living costs and local competition are factors for UI/UX designer pay.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF65,000 to CHF78,000
Average (per year)
CHF72,000
Fresh graduates start in the lower salary range and work in agencies or smaller tech firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF78,000 to CHF95,000
Average (per year)
CHF87,000
UI/UX designers with a few years of experience move to mid-sized companies or industry roles that carry higher project responsibility.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF95,000 to CHF112,000
Average (per year)
CHF104,000
Senior staff oversee projects serving manufacturing, insurance, and industrial clients in and around Winterthur.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
CHF112,000+
Principal designers earn salaries reflecting their seniority, especially in medtech, finance, and international headquarters in the region.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
CHF45 - CHF60
per hour
Mid-level
CHF60 - CHF85
per hour
Senior
CHF85 - CHF110
per hour