UX Designer Salary in Göttingen, Lower Saxony

Göttingen is a university city. UX designers often work for academic projects, local startups, or major employers like Sartorius. Salaries in Lower Saxony are near the upper end.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€35,000 to €41,000

Average (per year)

€38,000

New designers in Göttingen start at €35,000, €41,000, working in university spin‑offs or local healthcare firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€41,000 to €48,000

Average (per year)

€44,500

Mid-levels earn €41,000, €48,000.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€48,000 to €56,000

Average (per year)

€52,000

Senior UX designers receive €48,000 to €56,000, especially in scientific, medical, or logistics applications.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€56,000+

Principal designers earn salaries above €56,000, overseeing digital strategy or product teams in established companies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€20 - €27

per hour

Mid-level

€27 - €37

per hour

Senior

€37 - €55

per hour