UI Designer: China vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea pays 210% more
China
CNY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$15,655
per year
Local Currency (CNY)
ยฅ113,342
per year
PPP Adjusted
$93,942
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
4,551
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 10%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$48,473
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
โฉ63,984,360
per year
PPP Adjusted
$102,805
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
9,852
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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UI Designers in South Korea earn 210% more than in China (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a UI Designer's salary buys 2.2x more Big Macs in South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays UI Designers more: China or South Korea?โพ
South Korea pays UI Designers an estimated $48,473 USD per year, which is 210% more than China's estimated $15,655 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a UI Designer in China vs South Korea?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $93,942 USD in China and $102,805 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for UI Designers?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a UI Designer in China can buy about 4,551 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 9,852 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