UX Designer Salaries in Canada

Updated Sept 28, 2023
$89,392 /yr
Average Base Pay

127 salaries

$71K

Low

$89K

Average

$115K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average$8,737Range$2,149 - $35,520
The average salary for UX Designer is $89,392 per year in the Canada. The average additional cash compensation for a UX Designer in the Canada is $8,737, with a range from $4,175 - $18,284. Salaries estimates are based on 127 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by UX Designer employees in Canada.

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in Canada

$89,392 /yr
UX Designer
$113,814 /yr
Senior UX Designer
$91,975 /yr
Ux Designer IV
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Job TitleSalary
UX Designer$89,392 /yr
Senior UX Designer$113,814 /yr
Ux Designer IV$91,975 /yr

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Associate User Experience Designer

$84,052

per year

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UI Designer

$80,656

per year

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Ui\Ux Designer

$62,028

per year

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User Experience Designer

$87,994

per year

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What is the salary trajectory for a UX Designer?

in Canada

$89,392 /yr
UX Designer
$113,814 /yr
Senior UX Designer
$91,975 /yr
Ux Designer IV
See Full Career Path

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What is the salary trajectory for a UX Designer?

Job TitleSalary
UX Designer$89,392 /yr
Senior UX Designer$113,814 /yr
Ux Designer IV$91,975 /yr

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IBM
3.9

IBM

UX Designer

$95,000

 /yr
Range: $87K - $106K
9 salaries
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$87K

$106K

$87,000 - $106,161 Range

Postmedia Network
3.1

Postmedia Network

UX Designer

$60,000

 /yr
Range: $54K - $63K
5 salaries
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$54K

$63K

$53,708 - $63,410 Range

Desjardins
4.2

Desjardins

UX Designer

$96,000

 /yr
Range: $84K - $109K
5 salaries
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$84K

$109K

$84,438 - $109,442 Range

Shopify
3.4

Shopify

UX Designer

$115,000

 /yr
Range: $75K - $122K
4 salaries
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$75K

$122K

$75,000 - $122,200 Range

TELUS
3.8

TELUS

UX Designer - Hourly

$50

 /hr
Range: $18 - $53
4 salaries
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$18

$53

$18 - $53 Range

Ubisoft
3.8

Ubisoft

UX Designer

$81,251

 /yr
Range: $71K - $88K
4 salaries
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$71K

$88K

$71,440 - $87,500 Range

Equisoft
4.2

Equisoft

UX Designer

$66,196

 /yr
Range: $59K - $75K
4 salaries
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$59K

$75K

$58,516 - $75,000 Range

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CIBC
4

CIBC

UX Designer

$72,695

 /yr
Range: $70K - $83K
3 salaries
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$70K

$83K

$70,000 - $83,000 Range

Assima
3.4

Assima

UX Designer

$86,799

 /yr
Range: $74K - $87K
3 salaries
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$74K

$87K

$74,000 - $86,799 Range

Freelancer
4.2

Freelancer

UX Designer

$52,000

 /yr
Range: $50K - $90K
3 salaries
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$50K

$90K

$50,000 - $90,000 Range

Electronic Arts
4

Electronic Arts

UX Designer

$90,000

 /yr
Range: $80K - $134K
3 salaries
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$80K

$134K

$80,000 - $134,000 Range

4.4

SelfEmployed.com

UX Designer

$90,000

 /yr
Range: $70K - $95K
3 salaries
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$70K

$95K

$70,000 - $94,500 Range

Porter Airlines Inc.
3.7

Porter Airlines Inc.

UX Designer

$75,000

 /yr
Range: $75K - $75K
3 salaries
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$75K

$75K

$75,000 - $75,000 Range

Global Relay
3.7

Global Relay

UX Designer

$94,057

 /yr
Range: $80K - $97K
3 salaries
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$80K

$97K

$80,250 - $97,264 Range

freelance
4.3

freelance

UX Designer

$65,000

 /yr
Range: $55K - $83K
3 salaries
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$55K

$83K

$55,000 - $83,000 Range

Bentley Systems
3.9

Bentley Systems

UX Designer

$55,667

 /yr
Range: $55K - $56K
3 salaries
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$55K

$56K

$55,000 - $56,350 Range

Financeit
4.4

Financeit

UX Designer

$71,503

 /yr
Range: $72K - $90K
3 salaries
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$72K

$90K

$71,503 - $90,000 Range

Sid Lee
3.1

Sid Lee

UX Designer

$82,084

 /yr
Range: $75K - $83K
3 salaries
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$75K

$83K

$75,000 - $83,049 Range

Evans Hunt
4.6

Evans Hunt

UX Designer
About 

$63K -$75K

2 salaries
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$63K

$75K

$63,456 - $75,185 Range

lvl studio
3.5

lvl studio

UX Designer
About 

$58K -$64K

2 salaries
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$58K

$64K

$57,862 - $63,718 Range

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UX Designer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
UX Designer salaries - 9 salaries reported$95,000/yr
UX Designer salaries - 5 salaries reported$60,000/yr
UX Designer salaries - 5 salaries reported$96,000/yr
UX Designer salaries - 4 salaries reported$115,000/yr
UX Designer salaries - 4 salaries reported$50/hr
UX Designer salaries - 4 salaries reported$81,251/yr
UX Designer salaries - 4 salaries reported$66,196/yr
UX Designer salaries - 3 salaries reported$72,695/yr
UX Designer salaries - 3 salaries reported$86,799/yr
UX Designer salaries - 3 salaries reported$52,000/yr
UX Designer salaries - 3 salaries reported$90,000/yr
UX Designer salaries - 3 salaries reported$90,000/yr
UX Designer salaries - 3 salaries reported$75,000/yr
UX Designer salaries - 3 salaries reported$94,057/yr
UX Designer salaries - 3 salaries reported$65,000/yr
UX Designer salaries - 3 salaries reported$55,667/yr
UX Designer salaries - 3 salaries reported$71,503/yr
UX Designer salaries - 3 salaries reported$82,084/yr
UX Designer salaries - 2 salaries reported$69,350/yr
UX Designer salaries - 2 salaries reported$60,626/yr
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Frequently asked questions about an UX Designer salaries

The average salary for an UX Designer is $89,392 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 127 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an UX Designer employees in Canada.

The highest salary for an UX Designer in Canada is $115,466 per year.

The lowest salary for an UX Designer in Canada is $71,114 per year.

User experience (UX) designers have salaries comparable to computer programmers, web developers, special effects artists, and graphic designers. Candidates may work as salaried employees or as freelance agents. The average wage nationwide is above average, with fluctuating salaries across Canada due to the different experience levels and qualifications. Those looking to boost their earnings should gain experience in Adobe and InDesign, continue upskilling, and build a portfolio demonstrating their creativity and artistic talent. Wages are expected to rise with demand.

The role of UX designer (user experience) is more critical than ever. Because UX designers

advocate for the customer experience, they must thoroughly understand users’ needs, generate ideas to solve problems, prototype designs, and test them through users. The result is to boost satisfaction by improving usability, accessibility, and product interaction. You should earn a second degree in a related field to make more money in your position. For example, you could take additional training or earn a university degree in information technology, psychology, or computer science. You can accelerate your career and increase your salary further by earning a master’s or doctorate in business administration and advancing to a teaching or research position. You might even consider becoming your own boss and opening a UX studio. Enhance your portfolio by developing new niches and taking on complex projects.

Before heading to the negotiation table in your current or prospective UX designer job, it would help to have a general idea of what others in your position are earning. This information can guide and enhance your discussion with your employer, especially if you show your value to the company and mention other job offers you received. You can also throw the cost of living into your discussion, as well as additional perks like extra vacation time or a comprehensive benefits package. When showing your worth, highlight the special skills that help you excel in your role. Are you skilled in project, team, and stakeholder management? Do you use empathy and collaboration to help develop user personas? The more qualifications you have, the higher salary you can make, so use them to your advantage.

About 72.22% of UX Designer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $8,736 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an UX Designer in Canada as a good salary.

UX Designer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $58,757 and $150,438 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $89,392 following the average career path of an UX Designer.

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