Thinking of switching from Analytics to UX – Need honest advice on compensation and career growth
Hi everyone,
I’m 26 and currently working as a Analytics engineer with 5 years of total experience , earning around 13.5 LPA. I come from a humble background, and when I started my career at Capgemini, I was making around 5 LPA. At that point in life, financial growth was my biggest priority, which is why I moved into analytics and worked hard to increase my compensation.
The thing is, over the years, I’ve realized that while analytics gave me financial stability, it doesn’t excite me. The parts of my job I’ve always enjoyed were designing dashboards, creating presentations, thinking about information hierarchy, and making things intuitive for users.
I recently started exploring UX and realized that a lot of what naturally interests me aligns with the field. I’ve even created a few dashboard designs, presentations, and a small UX project in my portfolio.
My biggest concern is the financial aspect of making this switch.
For people who transitioned into UX (especially from non-design backgrounds):
What kind of package can I realistically expect in India after breaking into UX?
Is it possible to reach or maintain a compensation close to 13.5 LPA within a reasonable timeframe?
How difficult is it to get your first UX role without taking a massive pay cut?
If you were in my position, would you make the switch?
I know money shouldn’t be the only factor in choosing a career, but coming from a background where financial stability matters a lot, I want to make this decision with my eyes open.
Would really appreciate honest advice and experiences from people in the industry.