Senior UX Designer salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$121,896
$14,779
Additional Cash Compensation
$136,675
Total Compensation
Median: 117,000
Min: $48K
Max: $234K
How Much Does a Senior UX Designer Make in US?
The average salary for a Senior UX Designer in US is $121,896. The average additional cash compensation for a Senior UX Designer in US is $14,779. The average total compensation for a Senior UX Designer in US is $136,675. Senior UX Designer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Senior UX Designer employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Senior UX Designer Salary by gender
The average Senior UX Designer salary for women is $120,412 and the average Senior UX Designer salary for men is $137,475.
Senior UX Designer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Senior UX Designer with 7+ years of experience is $138,613. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $180,000.
Senior UX Designer Salary ranges
The most common Senior UX Designer salary in US is between $120k - $130k.
Average Design + UX salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designer | $71,697 | Min: $40K Max: $135K |
| Visual Designer | $76,315 | Min: $45K Max: $175K |
| UI Designer | $84,837 | Min: $8K Max: $185K |
| Instructional Designer | $87,471 | Min: $72K Max: $111K |
| UX Designer | $93,068 | Min: $0K Max: $300K |
| Web Designer | $93,301 | Min: $56K Max: $168K |
| Art Director | $94,223 | Min: $0K Max: $215K |
| Senior Graphic Designer | $96,708 | Min: $68K Max: $200K |
| Game Designer | $99,565 | Min: $79K Max: $145K |
| UX Researcher | $105,855 | Min: $10K Max: $230K |
| Senior UI Designer | $109,701 | Min: $63K Max: $200K |
| Product Designer | $112,133 | Min: $3K Max: $330K |
| Senior UX Designer | $121,896 | Min: $48K Max: $234K |
| Creative Director | $144,543 | Min: $0K Max: $315K |
| Design Director | $152,574 | Min: $0K Max: $300K |
| Senior Product Designer | $158,171 | Min: $105K Max: $220K |
| CCO (Chief Creative Officer) | $174,326 | Min: $9K Max: $425K |
| Creative Chief Officer | $187,932 | Min: $140K Max: $425K |
FAQ
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Senior UX designers develop products by conducting user research and collaborating with different teams to create a unified product strategy.
Q:
How to become a senior UX designer?
A.
Senior UX designers typically have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, graphic design or a related field. To get to more senior roles, UX designers usually start in entry-level junior UX and mid-level UX designer roles and work their way up.
Q:
How much does a senior UX designer make?
A.
The salary range for a senior UX designer is $40K-$215K. The average salary for a Senior UX Designer in US is $121,896.
Career Info
Senior UX Designer jobs in US
Skills that affect Senior UX Designer salaries in US
1
Adobe Creative Suite
8% have this skill
2
Information Architecture
4% have this skill
3
Wireframing
2% have this skill
4
Interaction Design
2% have this skill
5
User Flows
2% have this skill
6
Prototyping
2% have this skill
Average Senior UX Designer Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Senior UX Designer make the most at companies with 1-10 employees, earning $129,045 on average.
Recent Senior UX Designer salaries in US
$118,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $118,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Boston, MA
$210,000
Yearly Salary
A Staff Product Designer reported a yearly salary of $210,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Seattle, WA
$185,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $185,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Austin, TX
$130,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $130,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
Detroit, MI
$167,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $167,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Greater Denver Area
$170,000
Yearly Salary
A User Experience Designer Principal reported a yearly salary of $170,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Remote
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$28,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Orange County
$165,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $165,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
Greater Denver Area
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$6,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Atlanta, GA
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Designer reported a yearly salary of $90,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
Remote