User experience designer salary in United States

The average salary for a User Experience Designer is $115,596 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 5, 2026.

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User Experience Designer salaries typically range between a low of $72,416 and a high of $204,158 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for User Experience Designer include San Francisco, CA at $154,168 per year, New York, NY at $144,540 per year, and Redmond, WA at $136,904 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for User Experience Designer include SecurityScorecard ($350,000 per year) and Five9 ($303,700 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average User Experience Designer salary compares to related positions:

• Senior User Experience Designer: Average $135,450 per year
• User Experience Design Intern: Average $21.17 per hour