Based on FY 2026-27 market data across all experience levels and employer types in India. In-hand calculated under new tax regime, metro city.
| Experience Level | Typical CTC | Monthly In-Hand (Metro, New Regime) | Annual In-Hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0-1 yr | Rs. 5.5 LPA | Rs. 41,152 | Rs. 4,93,818 |
| Junior Designer / 1-3 yrs | Rs. 10.0 LPA | Rs. 77,930 | Rs. 9,35,160 |
| Mid-level / 3-5 yrs | Rs. 18.0 LPA | Rs. 1,31,722 | Rs. 15,80,664 |
| Senior Designer / 5-8 yrs | Rs. 28.0 LPA | Rs. 1,92,556 | Rs. 23,10,675 |
| Design Lead / Head / 8+ yrs | Rs. 45.0 LPA | Rs. 2,88,148 | Rs. 34,57,772 |
| Basic Salary | Rs. 20,000/mo |
| HRA (50% of basic, metro) | Rs. 10,000/mo |
| Special Allowance | Rs. 17,238/mo |
| Gross Monthly Salary | Rs. 47,238/mo |
| Employee PF | -Rs. 1,800/mo |
| Professional Tax | -Rs. 200/mo |
| Income Tax (TDS) | -Rs. 0/mo |
| Monthly In-Hand | Rs. 45,238/mo |
How UI/UX Designer Salary Grows in India
What Does a UI/UX Designer Earn in India?
UI/UX designers in India create user interfaces and experiences for apps, websites, and software products. The field has professionalised significantly with the startup and D2C boom. Freshers with strong Figma portfolios start at Rs. 4 to Rs. 7 LPA at startups and product companies. Senior product designers at funded startups and MNCs earn Rs. 18 to Rs. 30 LPA. Design leads and heads of design at Series B or later companies earn Rs. 30 to Rs. 50 LPA. The gap between talented and average designers is wider in design than in most other roles.
What Drives UI/UX Designer Salary in India?
UI/UX designer salary is driven by portfolio quality above everything else. A designer with 3 case studies showing clear user research to design to outcome work earns more than one with 10 average projects. Figma is mandatory, Framer and Protopie add value. User research skills and the ability to work with product and engineering teams without constant hand-holding also add to compensation.
UI/UX Designer Salary by Specialization
UI/UX Designer Salary Across Employer Types
| Employer Type | Typical CTC Range | Monthly In-Hand |
|---|---|---|
| FAANG / Top Product MNCs | Rs. 18-45 LPA | Rs. 98K-2.0L/mo |
| Series B+ Startups | Rs. 12-28 LPA | Rs. 83K-1.3L/mo |
| D2C / E-commerce Brands | Rs. 7-18 LPA | Rs. 49K-98K/mo |
| Agencies / Studios | Rs. 4-12 LPA | Rs. 27K-83K/mo |
UI/UX Designer Salary by City in India
| City | Salary vs Base |
|---|---|
| Bangalore | +25% |
| Mumbai | +18% |
| Delhi NCR / Gurgaon | +15% |
| Hyderabad / Pune | +8% |
| Chennai | +5% |
| Tier-2 cities | Base |
New Regime vs Old Regime at UI/UX Designer Entry Level
At Rs. 6.0 LPA CTC, the new tax regime gives Rs. 45,238/mo per month in a metro. The old regime with Rs. 1,50,000 in 80C deductions gives Rs. 45,238/mo. The new regime saves Rs. 0 per year at this CTC.