The median UI/UX Designer salary in the Philippines is ₱41K/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₱39K/mo to ₱45K/mo. Pay has moved +10.0% year-on-year. Metro Manila currently leads city pay at ₱52K/mo. This is base salary for permanent employees.
Permanent salary benchmarks for UI/UX Designer in the Philippines, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.
₱41K/mo
national median per month
+10.0% year on year
Moderate evidence · Philippines monthly benchmark · 2026 data · How we check our numbers
Seniority is the biggest single driver of UI/UX Designer pay in the Philippines. Entry-level roles start at ₱24K, rising 346% to ₱107K at lead or principal level.
Junior
₱24K
₱24K-₱24K middle band
Mid-level
₱41K
₱41K-₱41K middle band
Senior
₱71K
₱71K-₱71K middle band
Principal/Lead
₱107K
₱107K-₱107K middle band
How much does a UI/UX Designer earn by city in the Philippines?
UI/UX Designer salary varies meaningfully by location. Metro Manila pays the most at ₱52K (27% above the national benchmark), while Davao sits at ₱37K (10% below the national benchmark). Location is worth factoring into any offer negotiation.
After BIR Income Tax & Contributions · single, standard payroll deductions
Gross/month
₱39K
Take-home/year
₱403,820
Per month
₱33,652
Effective rate
13.7%
Gross/month
₱41K
Take-home/year
₱422,540
Per month
₱35,212
Effective rate
14.1%
Gross/month
₱45K
Take-home/year
₱459,980
Per month
₱38,332
Effective rate
14.8%
See the full band-by-band breakdown for UI/UX Designer
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Contract day rates available for this role
Median ₱52K/mo, see full breakdown, city rates, and take-home calculator
Market Demand & Outlook
Demand level
Low
Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.
Top hiring locations
Career outlook
Strong upward salary momentum
UI/UX Designer salaries are showing strong movement, with latest benchmark growth at +10.0%.
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UI/UX Designers in the Philippines earn a median salary of ₱41K/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₱39K at the 25th percentile to ₱45K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for monthly pay across the Philippines market.
Metro Manila currently leads city pay at ₱52K/mo, which is 27% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.
At experience level, entry roles start around ₱24K/mo, senior roles sit near ₱71K/mo, and lead-level roles reach about ₱107K/mo. Demand is currently moderate for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.
The median UI/UX Designer salary in the Philippines is ₱41K/mo in 2026. The typical range runs from ₱39K/mo at the 25th percentile to ₱45K/mo at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.
UI/UX Designer salaries have moved +10.0% year-on-year in the Philippines.
UI/UX Designer salaries vary across the Philippines. Metro Manila leads at ₱52K (+27% vs the national benchmark), while Davao sits at ₱37K. Use the city breakdown above to compare all locations.
A UI/UX Designer earning the median ₱41K gross in the Philippines will take home a net amount after income tax and other deductions. Use the PayMetric Labs take-home calculator on this page for an exact breakdown by tax band.
Principal/Lead-level UI/UX Designers in the Philippines earn the most, with a median of ₱107K, compared to ₱24K at entry level. Seniority is the strongest single driver of pay in this role.
This benchmark is derived from verified market compensation data and is rated Moderate Confidence. High Confidence means the benchmark is corroborated across independent sources and is citation-ready. Moderate Confidence is directional context while coverage is still building. Limited Market Data means early signals only.
An indicative year-over-year signal of +10.0% is available from the latest market research for this role. This figure is directional market research rather than a matched prior-year observation in our own dataset.
Candidates should compare offers against the ₱39K-₱45K middle-market band, while employers should treat ₱41K as the current market midpoint for this role.
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