UX/UI Designer Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$105,000
national median salary
$82,000 to $137,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$147,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$110,000
Providence, RI
Lowest Paying
$81,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 27-1024. Full methodology.
The average UX/UI Designer salary in the United States is $105,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $82,000 at the 25th percentile to $137,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $147,000, while Providence offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments.
UX/UI Designer salary by city
Skills that increase UX/UI Designer pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for UX/UI Designers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $10,500 to your annual compensation.
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Total compensation breakdown
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote UX/UI Designers typically earn $92,000 (12% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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