UX Designer salary
From 3,210 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 15-1255: Web and Digital Interface Designers
- Also filed as: Web Designer, Product Designer
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 48% of UX Designer filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Tata Consultancy Services. 569 filings (18% of the total), median $72,925.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 8 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $75,150 in Chicago, IL to $176,800 in San Jose, CA.
- Median up 16% since FY2020. From $104,000 in FY2020 to $121,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
UX Designer H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 3,210 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for UX Designer jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 15-1255, Web and Digital Interface Designers). The median base salary is $110,906, 10% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $78,520 and $155,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 48% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (449), and Tata Consultancy Services is the employer that files the most (569).
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Top employers for UX Designer
Tata Consultancy Services569 filings · 18%$72,925
Meta111 filings · 3%$199,932
Google79 filings · 2%$180,000
TikTok77 filings · 2%$200,500
Deloitte55 filings · 2%$110,490
Walmart45 filings · 1%$135,049
Amazon38 filings · 1%$145,700
Adobe36 filings · 1%$165,000
Microsoft35 filings · 1%$174,100
Epic Games25 filings · 1%$161,600
Employers with the most UX Designer filings. Bar: share of all UX Designer filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 16% of filings
Mid-level · 48% of filings
Senior · 20% of filings
Expert · 16% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $80,604 | 496 |
| Level II · Qualified | $90,001 | 1,464 |
| Level III · Experienced | $136,700 | 613 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $180,000 | 497 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
UX Designer pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 36 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $130,775 | 449 |
| San Francisco, CA | $162,718 | 397 |
| San Jose, CA | $176,800 | 333 |
| Dallas, TX | $80,163 | 264 |
| Seattle, WA | $134,550 | 203 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $118,394 | 155 |
| Washington, DC | $80,000 | 129 |
| Chicago, IL | $75,150 | 121 |
| Boston, MA | $115,918 | 96 |
| Atlanta, GA | $95,763 | 75 |
| Austin, TX | $109,096 | 74 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,003 | 72 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $72,904 | 39 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $62,250 | 38 |
| Detroit, MI | $75,000 | 37 |
| Houston, TX | $84,885 | 36 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $80,000 | 31 |
| Charlotte, NC | $83,200 | 29 |
| Miami, FL | $93,500 | 29 |
| San Diego, CA | $118,400 | 29 |
| Raleigh, NC | $90,772 | 28 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,646 | 28 |
| Tampa, FL | $71,573 | 27 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,064 | 25 |
| Columbus, OH | $82,930 | 22 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $120,719 | 20 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $100,000 | 19 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $71,178 | 16 |
| Portland, OR | $90,251 | 15 |
| Trenton, NJ | $81,723 | 15 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $74,880 | 14 |
| Denver, CO | $94,925 | 14 |
| Nashville, TN | $69,683 | 14 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,318 | 13 |
| Baltimore, MD | $104,380 | 12 |
| Hartford, CT | $83,283 | 12 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a UX Designer does
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.
Typical tasks
- Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
- Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
- Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects.
- Develop new visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Web and Digital Interface Designers (15-1255.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Web and Digital Interface Designers), the median annual wage was $104,000 in May 2025, with 113,330 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $110,906, 7% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,000 | $53,750 |
| 25th percentile | $78,520 | $73,290 |
| Median | $110,906 | $104,000 |
| 75th percentile | $155,000 | $158,820 |
| 90th percentile | $200,000 | $201,550 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,000 |
| 25th | $78,520 |
| 50th (median) | $110,906 |
| 75th | $155,000 |
| 90th | $200,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $104,000 | $85,509 | $125,000 | 73 |
| FY2021 | $109,877 | $84,873 | $135,281 | 84 |
| FY2022 | $120,000 | $94,037 | $139,326 | 170 |
| FY2023 | $83,046 | $66,800 | $115,840 | 1,220 |
| FY2024 | $90,000 | $67,974 | $125,000 | 1,274 |
| FY2025 | $100,000 | $73,299 | $144,760 | 1,637 |
| FY2026 | $121,000 | $90,177 | $165,000 | 1,573 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B UX Designer make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for UX Designer jobs is $110,906 (3,210 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $78,520 and $155,000.
What does an entry-level UX Designer earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $80,604. Level I accounts for 16% of UX Designer filings.
Which city pays H-1B UX Designers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary for UX Designer jobs: $176,800 (333 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for UX Designers?
Tata Consultancy Services (569), Meta (111) and Google (79) filed the most UX Designer LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B UX Designers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($110,906) is 7% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($104,000, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.