🎨 Official Bureau of Labor Statistics & Tech Benchmark (2026)

UI/UX Product Designer Salary in United States

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for UI/UX Product Designer in United States.

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Demand: +16%
$125,000
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $60.10/hr
📊 80% Range: $85,000 – $185,000
10th % Entry $85,000
25th % Junior $105,000
50th % Median $125,000
75th % Senior $155,000
90th % Top 10% $185,000
Base Annual Salary $125,000
Target Annual Bonus $15,000
Annual Stock / Equity $27,500
Total Compensation (TC) $167,500
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Verified UI/UX Product Designer Openings in United States

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Salary Progression by Experience Level in United States

Estimated pay progression across career stages for UI/UX Product Designer

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior UI/UX Product Designer

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$85,000
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

UI/UX Product Designer

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$125,000
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior UI/UX Product Designer

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$155,000
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$185,000

UI/UX Product Designer Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$172,500

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$170,000

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$167,500

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$160,000

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$160,000

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$160,000

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$156,250

California

COL Index: 142%
$156,250

Role Profile & Career Requirements

UI/UX Designers conduct user research, create wireframes, prototype high-fidelity design systems in Figma, and ensure frictionless user experiences.

Required Education
Bachelor's in Design, HCI, or Interactive Media
Experience Benchmark
2-5 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a UI/UX Product Designer make in United States?

The median annual salary for a UI/UX Product Designer in United States is $125,000, with entry-level professionals earning around $85,000 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $185,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a UI/UX Product Designer in United States?

On average, a UI/UX Product Designer in United States makes approximately $60.10 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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