UX Designer Salary in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur
Nice has high living costs and steady demand for digital talent. International firms bring higher salary ceilings. Designers here face competition.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€27,000 to €33,000
Average (per year)
€30,000
Tourism and healthcare employers hire junior designers at the lower end of this range.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€34,000 to €42,000
Average (per year)
€38,000
International tech firms and local startups pay higher mid-level salaries.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€43,000 to €52,000
Average (per year)
€47,000
Senior designers working with large corporate clients or luxury brands receive higher compensation.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€53,000+
Lead roles in established agencies or tech hubs offer salaries starting at €53,000.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€18 - €26
per hour
Mid-level
€27 - €38
per hour
Senior
€39 - €55
per hour