Salary · India LPA
UI/UX Designer salary in India
UI/UX Designer pay splits agency (lower, faster projects) vs in-house product (higher, deeper research). Mobile-first India UX skills help at D2C startups.
LPA bands by experience
Ranges reflect mixed services + product hiring — not top-decile outliers or internship stipends.
| Experience | Typical fixed CTC band |
|---|---|
| 0–2 years | 3.5–9 LPA |
| 3–5 years | 7–16 LPA |
| 5–8 years | 12–22 LPA |
City and remote notes
- Bengaluru (BLR): product UI/UX modestly above mid
- Hyderabad (HYD): mid band typical
- NCR (Delhi NCR): agency + product mix
- Pune: agency-heavy mid
- Remote (India): remote product design can match tier-1
Negotiation tip
Separate agency day-rate history from in-house product scope — Indian HR often anchors low on agency titles.
Related reading: Salary negotiation in India · SDE salary by YOE
FAQ
UI/UX Designer salary in India?
Typical: 0–2 YOE 3.5–9 LPA, 3–5 YOE 7–16 LPA, 5–8 YOE 12–22 LPA. Product in-house toward top.
Do agencies pay less?
Usually lower base than product companies at same YOE, but senior agency leads with marquee clients can negotiate well.
Negotiation tips for UI/UX?
Portfolio with problem→outcome. Ask for WFH days if commute-heavy city; clarify ownership of research vs pure visual work.