10 High-Paying UI/UX Design Jobs in India

 Here are 10 high-paying UI/UX design roles in India, with current salary ranges (2025 estimates) and what they involve—especially relevant if you’re in Hyderabad.


🚀 1. UX/UI Manager / Lead Designer

₹15–40 LPA, avg ~₹18–25 LPA; can go up to ₹50 LPA for 10+ years experience 

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Lead design teams, define vision, guide workshops, and maintain design systems.


🧩 2. UX Architect

₹11–40 LPA, avg ~₹23 LPA 

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Provide wireframes, sitemaps, and UX strategy frameworks.


💼 3. UX Strategist

₹6–40 LPA, avg varies widely


Shape product direction with UX insights aligned to business objectives.


🎯 4. Product Designer

₹6–25 LPA, avg possibly ≥ ₹10–18 LPA 

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Handle end-to-end design: research, UI, prototyping, and interaction flow.


🧪 5. Senior UX Designer

₹12–20 LPA, senior roles trending ₹12–18 LPA 

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Take on complex projects, mentor juniors, integrate business goals.


📊 6. UX Researcher

₹8–15 LPA, avg around ₹9.8 LPA in Hyderabad 

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Conduct user interviews, testing, surveys; synthesize insights.


“UX Researcher with 2+ years… in Hyderabad earn ~₹9.8 LPA” 

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📝 7. UX Writer

₹9–11 LPA, avg ~₹9.6 LPA in Hyderabad


Craft interface copy: labels, tooltips, error messages, aligning tone and clarity.


🛠️ 8. UX Engineer / UI Engineer

₹3–16 LPA, up to ~₹21 LPA in top firms 

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Implement designs in code (HTML/CSS/JS), bridge design and dev.


✅ 9. Usability Analyst / Information Architect

₹9–22 LPA, with Hyderabad averages ~₹9.8 LPA and architects at ~₹21.3 LPA


Analyze user flows, structure information, optimize navigation logic.


💡 10. Interaction / Visual Designer

₹3–13 LPA, avg ~₹7.1 LPA 

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Focus on transitions, animations, micro-interactions, aesthetic polish.


📍 Hyderabad Snapshot

Entry UI/UX roles: ₹2–6 LPA


Mid-level (~3–5 yrs): ₹6–12 LPA


Senior to Lead: ₹12–25+ LPA, depending on role seniority and company 

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🗣️ From Reddit UX Designers in India

“3 YOE … 15 L base and 1 L variable. Bangalore (remote)” 

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“Starting salaries of 16–20 LPA… after BDes + portfolio” 

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✅ Quick Comparison Table

Role Salary Range (₹ LPA) Hyderabad Avg.

UX/UI Manager/Lead 15–40+ ~18–25

UX Architect 11–40 ~23

UX Strategist 6–40 —

Product Designer 6–25 —

Senior UX Designer 12–20 ~15

UX Researcher 8–15 ~9.8

UX Writer 9–11 ~9.6

UX Engineer 3–16 (up to 21) —

Usability Analyst / IA 9–22 ~9.8 / 21.3

Visual/Interaction Designer 3–13 ~7.1


💡 How to Maximize Your Earnings

Specialize in high-value niches: Strategy, Architecture, Research, UX Engineering.


Gain leadership experience: roles like Manager/Lead/Architect pay up to ₹40+ LPA.


Top employers: FAANG, Microsoft, Amazon, Publicis Sapient, GlobalLogic often pay ₹14–25 LPA for mid-senior roles 

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Build strong portfolios and demonstrate impact, not just visuals.


🎯 Next Steps for You

Choose your path: e.g., UX Research, Interaction, Management.


Map your growth from junior → mid → senior/lead.


Target high-paying roles by gaining 5–10 years of experience + specialization.


Network & apply through top-tier companies and startups.


Build a compelling portfolio showing real-world problem-solving and results.

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