UX Designers in China
Average Salary Nationwide, July 2024
Average Salary: ¥28,780 per month
Median Salary: ¥27,770 per month
Job Data Points: 30,276
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UX Designers in China: Salary Overview
The average salary for UX Designers in China is approximately ¥28,780 per month, based on a sample of 30,276 positions. This data, updated in July 2024, provides insights into the salary landscape for UX Designers across various experience levels and cities in China.
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥28,780
- Median Monthly Salary: ¥27,770
- Salary Range: ¥2,200 to ¥78,800 (within data set)
- Most Common Salary Bracket: ¥22,000 to ¥30,000, which accounts for 26% of the sample.
Job Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities for UX-related positions in China include:
Understanding User Needs and Behaviors
Conducting user research to identify pain points, preferences, and behaviors
Empathizing with users and designing experiences that cater to their needs
Designing Intuitive User Interfaces
Creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize design concepts
Ensuring designs are visually appealing, accessible, and easy to navigate
Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams
Working closely with product managers, UI designers, developers, and marketers
Communicating design ideas effectively and gathering feedback from stakeholders
Iterating and Testing Designs
Conducting usability testing to gather user feedback and identify areas for improvement
Continuously refining designs based on user insights and testing results
Staying Up-to-Date with Trends and Best Practices
Keeping abreast of the latest UX design trends and best practices in the industry
Adapting to rapidly changing user preferences and technological advancements in the Chinese market
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Most Requested Qualifications
Employers typically look for candidates with:
- Educational Background: A degree in design, human-computer interaction, psychology, or a related field is often preferred.
- Experience in UX Research: Proficiency in conducting user research, usability testing, and synthesizing findings to inform design decisions is crucial.
- Proficiency in Design Tools: Familiarity with design software such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, and InVision is commonly required for creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
- Understanding of Interaction Design Principles: Knowledge of interaction design principles across various devices and platforms is essential for creating intuitive user experiences.
- Strong Visual Design Skills: An eye for aesthetics and the ability to create visually appealing designs that align with user needs and brand guidelines are highly valued.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive design and implementation.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for articulating design rationale and collaborating within teams.
- Adaptability to Trends: Awareness of current UX trends and the ability to adapt designs to meet changing user expectations and technological advancements.
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Popular UX Designer Employers in China
The following Chinese companies are noted for hiring UX Designers. Here are the average UX Designer salaries at each, according to the data set:
- Tencent
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥39,071
- Salary Range: ¥15,800 – ¥78,800
- Baidu
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥22,456
- Salary Range: ¥5,000 – ¥47,300
- NetEase
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥31,945
- Salary Range: ¥21,100 – ¥57,800
- ByteDance
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥39,678
- Salary Range: ¥10,600 – ¥78,800
- JD.com
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥44,200
- Salary Range: ¥44,200 – ¥44,200
- Huawei
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥34,152
- Salary Range: ¥10,000 – ¥78,800
- Didi Chuxing
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥39,003
- Salary Range: ¥21,100 – ¥53,650
- Meituan
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥30,317
- Salary Range: ¥23,200 – ¥54,366
- Xiaomi
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥27,242
- Salary Range: ¥21,100 – ¥38,900
- Kuaishou
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥28,929
- Salary Range: ¥14,800 – ¥42,100
- Xiaohongshu
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥41,631
- Salary Range: ¥26,300 – ¥68,300
- Pinduoduo
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥34,729
- Salary Range: ¥31,600 – ¥44,200
- NIO
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥36,496
- Salary Range: ¥10,600 – ¥78,800
- Qihoo 360
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥23,200
- Salary Range: ¥23,200 – ¥23,200
- SF Express
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥23,200
- Salary Range: ¥23,200 – ¥23,200
- Microsoft China
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥31,866
- Salary Range: ¥4,200 – ¥49,400
- Yonyou Software
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥28,010
- Salary Range: ¥5,300 – ¥32,600
- Chinasoft International
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥18,680
- Salary Range: ¥7,400 – ¥42,100
- Ele.me
- Average Monthly Salary: ¥30,110
- Salary Range: ¥23,200 – ¥38,900
These salaries reflect the demand for skilled UX Designers in the tech industry, with many employees at these top companies earning far above the average salary for their respective roles. This is not unlike the top-heavy salary distribution in, say, the big tech companies in the US.
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Recommendations For Employers Hiring UX Designers
- Define Clear Job Descriptions: Clearly outline the responsibilities, required skills, and qualifications for the UX Designer role. This helps attract candidates who are a good fit for the specific needs of your organization.
- Emphasize Portfolio Review: Prioritize candidates with strong portfolios that showcase their design process, problem-solving skills, and previous work. A well-rounded portfolio can provide insights into a candidate’s capabilities beyond their resume.
- Consider Cultural Fit: Assess candidates for their alignment with your company culture. UX Designers often collaborate with various teams, so interpersonal skills and adaptability are crucial for success in a team-oriented environment.
- Leverage Local Job Platforms: Utilize local job boards and platforms, such as Glassdoor and Indeed, to reach a wider audience of potential candidates. These platforms are popular in China and can help you connect with qualified UX Designers.
- Offer Competitive Salaries: (see above!) Research and provide competitive salary packages based on current market trends. Understanding salary expectations can help you attract top talent and reduce turnover.
- Highlight Career Development Opportunities: Promote opportunities for professional growth, such as training, mentorship, and involvement in innovative projects. This can make your company more appealing to prospective candidates.
- Incorporate User-Centric Evaluation: During the interview process, include practical assessments or case studies that require candidates to demonstrate their user-centered design approach. This can help you evaluate their problem-solving and design thinking skills.
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UX Designers: Average Salary by Region
Here are the top 10 paying cities for UX Designers, according to our data set. Most of these are megacities. The smaller/lesser-known ones usually land on these lists due to smaller sample sizes (Wuhu, Baoding).
- Wuhu: ¥29,500
- Suzhou: ¥26,500
- Qingdao: ¥26,300
- Shanghai: ¥24,133
- Beijing: ¥23,939
- Kunming: ¥22,500
- Shenzhen: ¥21,395
- Hangzhou: ¥21,331
- Fuzhou: ¥21,313
- Baoding: ¥20,000
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UX Designer Demand by Region
This list ranks the top 10 regions in China by the number of UX job positions available. The percentages reflect the top 10 cities only:
- Beijing: 28.2%
- Shanghai: 25.9%
- Shenzhen: 16.1%
- Hangzhou: 13.4%
- Guangzhou: 5.1%
- Chengdu: 2.9%
- Nanjing: 2.3%
- Wuhan: 1.8%
- Xi’an: 1.7%
- Chongqing: 1.4%
The leading cities for UX job positions are Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, which together account for over two-thirds of the available positions. Beijing holds the highest percentage at nearly 30%.
Market Concentration: The data suggests that the UX job market is heavily concentrated in eastern China, particularly in well-established tech centers.
Educational Requirements of UX Job Postings
The distribution of educational requirements among UX job postings in the data set is as follows:
- Bachelor’s Degree: 79.08%
- Associate Degree: 10.63%
- Master’s Degree: 5.09%
- No Degree Required: 4.89%
- Doctorate: 0.17%
- Technical Secondary School: 0.07%
- High School: 0.06%
- Junior High School or Below: 0.01%
The vast majority, over 83%, require at least a bachelor’s degree. Only a small percentage require advanced degrees like master’s (1.72%) or doctoral (0.07%).
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Experience Requirements of UX Job Postings
The distribution of work experience requirements among UX job postings in the data set is as follows:
- 3-5 Years of Experience: 41.67%
- 5-10 Years of Experience: 27.48%
- 1-3 Years of Experience: 14.75%
- No Experience Specified: 8.91%
- Entry-Level or Interns: 3.97%
- Over 10 Years of Experience: 2.16%
- Less than 1 Year of Experience: 1.06%
This data indicates that job postings for UX Designers in China predominantly seek candidates with 3-5 years of experience, reflecting a strong demand for mid-level professionals.
Additionally, a significant portion of positions (27.48%) is aimed at those with 5-10 years of experience, while entry-level roles and internships account for a smaller percentage.
UX Deisgner Job Examples from Top Chinese Companies
Here are some summaries of recent, public job postings we pulled from Zhaopin:
1) UX、UE Designer (User Experience Interaction Designer)
- Salary: ¥15-30K
- Experience: 3-5 years
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Company: Panasonic Appliances
- Industry: Home Appliances
- Company Size: 1000-9999 employees
- Listed: Yes
- Skills: Interaction Design, User Research, Product Management
- Benefits: Paid Vacation, Social Insurance, Regular Medical Checkups, Supplementary Medical Insurance, Employee Travel, Overtime Allowance, Free Shuttle Bus, Holiday Benefits, Meal Allowance, Overseas Opportunities
2) Experience Designer
- Salary: ¥15-30K (15 months)
- Experience: 3-5 years
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Company: Meituan
- Industry: Internet
- Company Size: Over 10,000 employees
- Listed: Yes
- Skills: Interaction Design, User Experience Research, Interaction Application, Mobile, Web, Sketch, Big Factory Experience, Understanding of Platform Design Guidelines, Data Analysis, B-end Experience
- Benefits: Meal Allowance, Regular Medical Checkups, Year-end Bonus, Supplementary Medical Insurance, Paid Vacation, Free Shuttle Bus, Stock Options, Transportation Allowance, Social Insurance, Communication Allowance
3) UX Designer
- Salary: ¥10-15K
- Experience: 5-10 years
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Company: Shenzhen Kelan Jinxin
- Industry: Internet
- Company Size: 1000-9999 employees
- Skills: Interaction Experience Design, UX
- Benefits: Supplementary Medical Insurance, Holiday Benefits, Afternoon Snacks, Overtime Allowance, Paid Vacation, Regular Medical Checkups, Meal Allowance, Business Trip Allowance, Social Insurance
4) Senior Experience Designer – Douyin E-commerce
- Salary: ¥30-45K (13 months)
- Experience: 3-5 years
- Education: Not Specified
- Company: Beijing ByteDance
- Industry: Internet
- Company Size: Over 10,000 employees
- Skills: Visual Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Web, Mobile, Interface Design, AE, PS, Sketch, Big Factory Experience, Animation Design, Interaction Application
- Benefits: Social Insurance, Overtime Pay on Holidays, Free Gym Facilities, Family Care Leave, Paid Vacation, Afternoon Snacks, Team Building, Meals and Afternoon Tea, Triple Pay on Statutory Holidays, Holiday Gifts
5) Smart Experience Designer (Smart Cockpit Direction)
- Salary: ¥20-30K (15 months)
- Experience: 5-10 years
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Company: Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
- Industry: Automotive R&D/Manufacturing
- Company Size: Over 10,000 employees
- Skills: Interaction Application, User Experience Research, Prototyping, PS, Data Analysis, AE, Interaction Design, Animation Design, Axure, Client-side
- Benefits: Supplementary Housing Fund, Free Shuttle Bus, Free Meals, Overtime Allowance, Attendance Award, Regular Medical Checkups, Social Insurance, Year-end Bonus, Holiday Benefits, Paid Vacation
6) User Experience Designer
- Salary: ¥15-30K (16 months)
- Experience: 5-10 years
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Company: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company Size: Over 10,000 employees
- Skills: User Experience Research, Interface Design, ERP, User Research, Programming Ability, B-end, Data Analysis, Interaction Experience Design, Understanding of Platform Design Guidelines, Web, Axure, PC, Client-side
- Benefits: Accidental Injury Insurance, Employee Travel, Meal Allowance, Afternoon Snacks, Resignation Compensation, Supplementary Medical Insurance, Overtime Allowance, Paid Vacation, Communication Allowance, Transportation Allowance
7) UX Design
- Salary: ¥35-50K (13 months)
- Experience: 3-5 years
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Company: Zhihuiya
- Industry: Internet
- Company Size: 1000-9999 employees
- Skills: Visual Design, Designer, SaaS, English, Growth, Information, User Growth
- Benefits: Stock Option Incentives, Afternoon Snacks, Paid Vacation, Employee Travel, Stock Options, Social Insurance, Year-end Bonus, Regular Medical Checkups, Project Incentives, Supplementary Medical Insurance
8) Senior UX Designer
- Salary: ¥25-35K (13 months)
- Experience: 5-10 years
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Company: iHerb
- Industry: E-commerce
- Company Size: 1000-9999 employees
- Skills: User Experience Research, Mobile, Interface Design, Icon Design, Big Factory Experience, Understanding of Platform Design Guidelines, English
- Benefits: Paid Vacation, Supplementary Medical Insurance, Regular Medical Checkups, Year-end Bonus, Afternoon Snacks, Stock Options, Social Insurance
9) Experience Design Expert
- Salary: ¥20-40K (13 months)
- Experience: 5-10 years
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Company: Alibaba Group
- Industry: Internet
- Company Size: Over 10,000 employees
- Listed: Yes
- Skills: Interaction Design, User Experience Research, Visual Design, Interaction Application, Mobile, Interface Design, Sketch, Principle, Figma, Big Factory Experience, Data Analysis, C-end Product, Project Management
- Benefits: Free Shuttle Bus, Stock Options, Meal Allowance, Year-end Bonus, Social Insurance, Supplementary Medical Insurance, Paid Vacation, Employee Travel, Transportation Allowance, Communication Allowance
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UX Designers in China - A Summary
So there we have it! In this article, we explored essential insights for companies looking to hire UX Designers in China.
The UX design job market is primarily concentrated in major cities, with Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen leading the way, accounting for over two-thirds of available positions. The demand for UX talent is particularly high in China’s eastern megacities, with Beijing alone representing nearly 30% of the total job openings out of the top 10 cities.
We also examined the educational requirements for UX positions, revealing that a significant majority of job postings (83.42%) prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the largest group of job postings seek candidates with 3-5 years of experience, indicating a strong preference for mid-level professionals.
Furthermore, we highlighted the various skills that employers are looking for, including interaction design, user research, and prototyping.
We hope we helped you understand a bit more about these trends and requirements – so that you can go forth to attract and retain top UX talent in China’s competitive job market..!
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References
The two main sources of data for this series on individual job salaries in China are local HR companies BOSS Zhipin and Zhilian Zhaopin. They are both among China’s biggest job portals and have some of the largest amounts of local, first-hand, public data points. It’s important to note that the data most often reflects recruited salaries – or the publicly listed salary information companies advertise on their platforms.
Data sets used in this article can be found here. More coverage and further sources can be found in our Salary Guides and Resources collections.
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