UX Designer Salary in the US

$75,880
per year
per hour
$35.59
per hour
per year
Bonus
$4,660/year

UX Designer - Average Salary

The average salary for a UX Designer is $75,880 per year ($35.59 per hour), which is $22,390 (+42%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A UX Designer can expect an average starting salary of $44,066. The highest salaries can exceed $134,158.
$44,066
Low
$75,880
Average salary
$134,158
High
$21.18
Low
$35.59
Average salary
$64.49
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$800
$74,800
$150,358
Salary$44,066 - 134,158
Bonus$800 - 16,200
Total Pay$44,866 - 150,358
$21.18
$21.70
$64.49
Salary$21.18 - 64.49
Total Pay$21.18 - 64.49

UX Designer Salary Range

Low
$44,066
Average salary
$75,880
Senior
$99,253
High
$134,158
Low
$21.18
Average salary
$35.59
Senior
$47.71
High
$64.49
Among UX Designers in the US, Jr UX Designers and Associate UX Designers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals like Sr UX Designers, Lead UX Designers and UX Designers Freelance enjoy the highest earnings.

UX Designer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Lead UX Designer$115K/year
+52% 
Senior UX Designer$99K/year
+30% 
Freelance UX Designer$97K/year
+28% 
UI/UX Designer$78K/year
+3% 
Associate UX Designer$58K/year
 -23%
Junior UX Designer$48K/year
 -37%

UX Designer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level UX Designer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $48,000 per year. A mid level UX Designer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $72,000, while a Senior UX Designer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $99,000. UX Designers with more than 20 years of experience earn $110,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a UX Designer

Late Career▲ +45%
Senior▲ +30%
Average Salary$75,880/year
Mid Level▼ -5%
Entry Level▼ -37%

Gender Breakdown

Female
63%
Male
37%

UX Designer - Jobs by Location

UX Designer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all UX Designer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the UX Designer

How much does a UX Designer make in the US?
A UX Designer in the US earns an average of $75,880 gross per year, which is about $35.59 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the UX Designer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a UX Designer in the US?
The starting salary of a UX Designer in the US is around $44,066 gross per year. Jr UX Designers and Associate UX Designers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a UX Designer in the US?
The highest salary of a UX Designer in the US can reach and exceed $134,158 gross per year. Sr UX Designers, Lead UX Designers and UX Designers Freelance usually have the highest salaries.
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