UX Designer Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for UX Designers in the United States.
Median Salary
$97,700
Mean Salary
$101,500
Employment
108,300
Category
Computer and Mathematical
Salary Percentiles for UX Designers
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $52,800 | $4,400 | $25 |
| 25th | $72,500 | $6,042 | $35 |
| 50th (Median) | $97,700 | $8,142 | $47 |
| 75th | $128,800 | $10,733 | $62 |
| 90th (Senior) | $158,600 | $13,217 | $76 |
UX Designer Salary by City
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $112,355 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $119,194 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $109,424 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $101,608 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $95,746 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $102,585 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $115,286 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $111,378 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $103,562 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $113,332 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $99,654 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $100,631 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $98,677 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $102,585 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $96,723 | -1% |
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About UX Designer Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for UX Designers in the United States is $97,700, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all UX Designers earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), UX Designers earn around $52,800, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $158,600 or more. There are approximately 108,300 UX Designers employed across the country in the Computer and Mathematical sector.