Design Compensation Profile
UX / UI Designer Salary by City & Relocation Guide
Designs intuitive user journeys, wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, and cohesive design systems. Explore how UX / UI Designer salaries compare across major U.S. and global metros after adjusting for local cost of living and state taxes.
10th Percentile
$68,000
Entry level
25th Percentile
$86,000
Early career
National Median
$112,000
Benchmark avg
75th Percentile
$142,000
Senior level
90th Percentile
$175,000
Lead / Staff
Top Highest Paying Cities
1
San Jose / Silicon Valley, California
COL Index: 190
$162,400
median/yr
2
San Francisco, California
COL Index: 185
$159,040
median/yr
3
New York City, New York
COL Index: 195
$154,560
median/yr
4
Boston, Massachusetts
COL Index: 158
$143,360
median/yr
5
Washington, District of Columbia
COL Index: 154
$141,120
median/yr
Best Purchasing Power (Geographic Arbitrage)
1
Indianapolis, Indiana
0% or Low State Tax
$119,149
adjusted purchasing power
2
Kansas City, Missouri
0% or Low State Tax
$119,074
adjusted purchasing power
3
Columbus, Ohio
0% or Low State Tax
$119,000
adjusted purchasing power
4
San Antonio, Texas
0% or Low State Tax
$116,571
adjusted purchasing power
5
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
0% or Low State Tax
$116,571
adjusted purchasing power
Compare UX / UI Designer Across City Pairs
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