OQ leaves no stone unturned when it comes to crunching data on interview requests and job offers, as we want to make sure this serves as a benchmark for tech salaries. With companies and tech talent navigating through COVID-19 and the “new normal”, it is now more crucial than ever to provide candidates with a benchmark and guidance around which aspects play a role in earning potential and what we observe across the Market in the Netherlands.

This month, we analyzed the following: UX/UI salaries: UX designers, UI designers, UX researchers and Product designers. Here are a few of our key takeaways:

• The average salary for a junior UX researcher = 30k – 40k annually 
• The average salary for a senior UI designer = 55k – 65k annually 
• The average salary for a Lead UX designer starts at 75k annually 
• Some of the highest paid UX/UI related roles are Lead UX and Product Design lead both earning up to 75-90k 

Experience level key

• Junior (1-3 years)
• Medior (3-5 years)
• Senior (5 years)
• Lead (7-10 years)

UX designer

UI Designer

UX Researcher

Product Designer

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