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UX Designer: Germany vs South Korea

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany pays 20% more

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Germany

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$61,797

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

โ‚ฌ56,853

per year

PPP Adjusted

$89,303

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,747

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 19%

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South Korea

KRW

Estimated Salary (USD)

$51,294

per year

Local Currency (KRW)

โ‚ฉ67,708,080

per year

PPP Adjusted

$108,788

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,426

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 45%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$61.8K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$51.3K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
$89.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
$108.8K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
10,747
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
10,426

Key Takeaways

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    UX Designers in Germany earn 20% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 22%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a UX Designer's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays UX Designers more: Germany or South Korea?โ–พ

Germany pays UX Designers an estimated $61,797 USD per year, which is 20% more than South Korea's estimated $51,294 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a UX Designer in Germany vs South Korea?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $89,303 USD in Germany and $108,788 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for UX Designers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a UX Designer in Germany can buy about 10,747 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 10,426 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index