UX Designer Salary in Yantai, Shandong

Yantai has a large population and a strong manufacturing sector. The local cost of living is lower than in Shanghai or Beijing, and salaries are lower than in those cities. Tech firms are present near the port and industrial areas.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥67,000 to ¥90,000

Average (per year)

¥79,000

In Yantai, entry-level designers work in manufacturing firms or local tech startups and receive salaries consistent with the local market.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥90,000 to ¥125,000

Average (per year)

¥108,000

In Yantai, larger employers pay mid-level UX designers more than smaller firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥125,000 to ¥180,000

Average (per year)

¥150,000

Senior designers work at regional branches of national tech companies, where salaries are based on experience and project scope.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥180,000+

In multinational firms, principal-level professionals lead teams or projects.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥50 - ¥80

per hour

Mid-level

¥80 - ¥120

per hour

Senior

¥120 - ¥200

per hour