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UX Designer Salary (2026)

Based on 14 real job listings · Updated April 2026

25th Percentile

$82K

Median

$112K

75th Percentile

$157K

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UX Designer Salary by Seniority Level

LevelSalary RangeMedian
Entry$53K – $102K$73K
Mid$82K – $157K$112K
Senior$107K – $204K$146K
Staff$127K – $243K$174K

Work Model Split

Remote

10%

On-site / Hybrid

90%

Top Companies Hiring UX Designers

CompanyAvg SalaryOpen Roles
various employersN/A13
russell tobinN/A7
sedgwickN/A7
virtualvocationsN/A5
twitchN/A4

Other Tech & Engineering Salaries

Software Engineer →Data Scientist →Data Engineer →Machine Learning Engineer →DevOps Engineer →Cloud Engineer →Frontend Developer →Backend Developer →Full Stack Developer →UI Designer →Product Designer →Data Analyst →Cybersecurity Analyst →QA Engineer →Site Reliability Engineer →Solutions Architect →Cloud Architect →Technical Program Manager →iOS Developer →Android Developer →AI Engineer →LLM Engineer →Platform Engineer →Security Engineer →Network Engineer →Database Administrator →Embedded Systems Engineer →Firmware Engineer →Python Developer →

UX Designer Salary by City

New York, NY →San Francisco, CA →Seattle, WA →Austin, TX →Boston, MA →Chicago, IL →Los Angeles, CA →Denver, CO →Atlanta, GA →Washington, DC →Dallas, TX →Miami, FL →Raleigh, NC →San Diego, CA →Toronto, ON →Vancouver, BC →Calgary, AB →Bangalore, India →Hyderabad, India →Remote (US) →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average UX Designer salary in the US?

The median UX Designer salary in the US is $112K per year, with a range from $82K (25th percentile) to $157K (75th percentile) based on 14 active job listings.

What factors affect UX Designer salary?

UX Designer salaries vary significantly based on years of experience, company size, location (remote vs. on-site), industry, and specific technical skills. Senior roles can earn 30–55% more than entry-level positions.

What cities pay the most for UX Designer roles?

San Francisco, New York, and Seattle consistently rank among the highest-paying cities for UX Designer roles.

How do I negotiate a higher UX Designer salary?

Research market rates using tools like TryApplyNow's salary guide, know your 25th–75th percentile range, and benchmark against your years of experience. Having competing offers and documenting your impact are the strongest negotiation levers.

Is remote UX Designer pay comparable to on-site?

About 10% of UX Designer job listings offer remote work. Remote roles can sometimes pay 5–15% less than co-located roles in high-cost cities, but often match or exceed salaries in lower-cost markets.

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