UX Designer Salary in Gelderland, Netherlands

Gelderland offers a median mid‑level UX designer salary of €38,500 per year. Arnhem and Nijmegen have tech startups and public-sector projects. Living costs are lower than in Amsterdam.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€29,500 to €34,000

Average (per year)

€31,625

Graduates in Apeldoorn join UX teams in insurance or public sector organizations.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€34,250 to €42,750

Average (per year)

€38,500

Designers with several years of experience work at local tech firms or consultancies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€43,250 to €52,750

Average (per year)

€48,000

Senior UX designers in Apeldoorn lead digital projects at financial or municipal employers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€53,250+

Principal roles oversee design strategy, often in large-scale service companies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€21 - €31

per hour

Mid-level

€32 - €44

per hour

Senior

€45 - €61

per hour

Gelderland's median sits a few thousand euros below the Dutch average for UX designers. Housing prices are lower for mid-level professionals.