Just graduated from a German University with the degree of of Human Computer Interaction. Makes my mouth watery when I see the salary for fresh user experience designers :D
On the website StepStone the average salary for a UX Designer in Germany is 43.600 Euros. I know that on your website Career Foundry it is a little higher with 51.000 Euros. If you are in tax bracket 1 (single without kids) the monthly net income would be around 2.200-2.600 a month, depending on whether you calculate with 43.600 or 51.000 Euros. While you can survive on this salary, most other careers for academics in Germany pay more. Also, if you don't have experience the salary will likely be lower, which would be about 1900 Euros. If you are in your late 20s and want to live in a big city like Munich, where the rent for a decent 1-bedroom apartment is about 1000 Euros, living with this salary can become problematic. Could it be that as a freelancer you would earn more than someone who works for just one company? As much as I would love to change my career path, I have another concern: Could it be that in Germany employers place a lot more importance on formal education than in the U.S.? Do you have a lot of former participants who could change their careers in Germany? Thank you in advance for your answer
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Hey Li, just to follow up, and thank you for your patience! The average salary for an entry level designer is in fact between 43-51k, depending on various criteria, as you mention. Freelancers can, in fact, earn more as a gross income, but there are also downsides, and generally higher bills for things like health insurance for example. Generally in more expensive cities such as Munich or London for example, employers adjust wages up, to compensate for higher higher living costs. So generally as a freelancer you can charge more for work, yes, but it also carries additional risks and burdens. In Germany you can also command higher pay based on increased formal education, for example there are different pay brackets if you hold a Masters qualification or PHD. Equally though we have a lot of people coming through our programs looking to make the change to UX / UI due to it being a rewarding, creative, well paid and in-demand position, without such academic qualifications. Does this help? Please let us know if you have any other questions!
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what about the emerging AI technology, which is trying to take over all the UI and UX. I am worried that the future apps/systems will be automated by AI rather than having an interface , am i right?
Always trust a German woman with a business haircut and sharp glasses to sell you on career advice.
Thanks for the information! I was really looking for some specific answers and finally, I found them here in this awesome channel.
Is there any fellow entry-level UX designer reading this that can endorse what this lady presented about the salary? Thank you!
Wow she really knows how to motivate!
Just graduated from a German University with the degree of of Human Computer Interaction. Makes my mouth watery when I see the salary for fresh user experience designers :D
Do tell us how the job search is going m8
On the website StepStone the average salary for a UX Designer in Germany is 43.600 Euros. I know that on your website Career Foundry it is a little higher with 51.000 Euros. If you are in tax bracket 1 (single without kids) the monthly net income would be around 2.200-2.600 a month, depending on whether you calculate with 43.600 or 51.000 Euros. While you can survive on this salary, most other careers for academics in Germany pay more. Also, if you don't have experience the salary will likely be lower, which would be about 1900 Euros. If you are in your late 20s and want to live in a big city like Munich, where the rent for a decent 1-bedroom apartment is about 1000 Euros, living with this salary can become problematic. Could it be that as a freelancer you would earn more than someone who works for just one company?
As much as I would love to change my career path, I have another concern: Could it be that in Germany employers place a lot more importance on formal education than in the U.S.? Do you have a lot of former participants who could change their careers in Germany?
Thank you in advance for your answer
Hey! No problem, we can see the comments in our notifications tab but the other comments may be blocked due to links. I'll raise this with the relevant team and get back to you ASAP! Thanks!
Hey Li, just to follow up, and thank you for your patience! The average salary for an entry level designer is in fact between 43-51k, depending on various criteria, as you mention. Freelancers can, in fact, earn more as a gross income, but there are also downsides, and generally higher bills for things like health insurance for example. Generally in more expensive cities such as Munich or London for example, employers adjust wages up, to compensate for higher higher living costs.
So generally as a freelancer you can charge more for work, yes, but it also carries additional risks and burdens.
In Germany you can also command higher pay based on increased formal education, for example there are different pay brackets if you hold a Masters qualification or PHD. Equally though we have a lot of people coming through our programs looking to make the change to UX / UI due to it being a rewarding, creative, well paid and in-demand position, without such academic qualifications.
Does this help? Please let us know if you have any other questions!
somebody who work already tell me pls do you enjoy this work? is that you expected?
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Thank you
I am having a hard time finding junior positons even with an internship already ;(
Thanks for your video, Please check the voice because it is very low to me.
what about the emerging AI technology, which is trying to take over all the UI and UX. I am worried that the future apps/systems will be automated by AI rather than having an interface , am i right?
I dont think so 😄
AI will also require Ux and Ui
The more years you bring behind you the lower your nerves will get, but enjoy your 100.000USD 😅