Our much-anticipated first ever Design Pay Asia 2023 Report is finally here, and we're super excited to share our findings with you!
Our goal
This report aims to give you a snapshot of the current design industry and designer salaries across South East Asia.
Whether you're into UX/UI, research, or product design, we've got you covered.
From small startups to giant corporations, we dived into the nitty-gritty of compensation in the design world.
If you've been itching to know the latest pay trends and insights for designers, this report is your go-to resource!
Get ready to level up your knowledge and make those career moves with confidence! 💪
Roles and experience
- There is a wide variety of job titles, but almost all contain the word "design".
- Almost half of the job titles indicate job levelling.
- Majority of the respondents are individual contributors, with two-thirds focused on product design.
- Most respondents have six or less years of design experience.
- Formal design education is the most popular choice.
- Education isn’t a barrier in getting a job.
Compensation
- Good confidence on salary trends for the top 3 markets based on the number of responses.
- Annual bonus remains a significant part of pay packages.
- There are five types of other benefits that make up a standard offering.
S$84,000
RM83,000
Rp84,000,000
Median annual total compensation
which includes base salary, bonuses, stock, and others.
Designer’s standard benefits
- Paid medical leave
- Paid time off/vacation time
- Health insurance
- Flexible working arrangement
- Budget for equipment or home office setup
Notable
- Large enterprises and Startups are popular destinations for designers.
- Majority of the designers work for local companies, and the standard working arrangement is hybrid.
- People feel they know the market rate but unsure about the availability of resources that share that information.
- People generally feels they are paid fairly.
- Many did make a progress in their careers and are getting paid for it.
- Most work a little of extra hours.
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