UX Lead Salary in South Korea
Salary trends are observed in Seoul's tech sector. Mid‑level UX leads earn about ₩47,000,000 per year in mobile banking and gaming platforms.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
₩33,000,000 to ₩41,000,000
Average (per year)
₩37,000,000
Early-career designers in tourism tech and local startups earn modest salaries.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
₩41,000,000 to ₩53,000,000
Average (per year)
₩47,000,000
Mid-level talent finds roles at hospitality companies and local digital agencies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
₩54,000,000 to ₩67,000,000
Average (per year)
₩60,000,000
Senior designers lead UX teams for tourism platforms or regional government projects, and earn higher salaries.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
₩67,000,000+
Principal-level UX professionals earn higher salaries in international hotel chains and large local tech firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
₩18000 - ₩25000
per hour
Mid-level
₩25000 - ₩33000
per hour
Senior
₩34000 - ₩43000
per hour
Market Overview
South Korea includes a variety of startups. Large conglomerates such as Samsung and LG also hire UX leads to refine their consumer electronics interfaces. Demand is linked to growth in e‑commerce, fintech, and online gaming sectors.