As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a UI/Usability Designer V in the United States is $156,632. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $138,233 to $166,634, with most professionals earning between $121,482 and $175,740.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $166,634 | $13,886 | $3,205 | $80 |
| Average | $156,632 | $13,053 | $3,012 | $75 |
| 25th Percentile | $138,233 | $11,519 | $2,658 | $66 |
An entry-level UI/Usability Designer V with less than 1 year of experience earns about $149,217. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $150,591. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $151,140. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $153,886, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $156,083.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level UI/Usability Designer V | $149,217 |
| Intermediate Level UI/Usability Designer V | $150,591 |
| Senior Level UI/Usability Designer V | $151,140 |
| Specialist Level UI/Usability Designer V | $153,886 |
| Expert Level UI/Usability Designer V | $156,083 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of May 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in UI/Usability Designer V compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $153,917 in 2023 to approximately $151,566 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of UI/Usability Designer V salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $156,632 | 60.6% | ||
| Bonus | $34,607 | 13.4% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,226 | 5.1% | ||
| 401K/403B | $8,032 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $3,825 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.2% | ||
| Pension | $10,327 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $23,537 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $258,538 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of UI/Usability Designer V is $156,632. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of UI/Usability Designer V is $75; the average weekly pay of UI/Usability Designer V is $3,012; the average monthly pay of UI/Usability Designer V is $13,053.
A UI/Usability Designer V's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a UI/Usability Designer V earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a UI/Usability Designer V is $197,560.
The highest pay for UI/Usability Designer V is $175,740.
The lowest pay for UI/Usability Designer V is $121,482.
Applies user-centered design principles to improve the workflow, expand the functionality, and enhance the visual appeal of websites and mobile apps. Gathers requirements from users and stakeholders, defines information architecture, creates sample user personas, and documents user workflow. Designs wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Applies the results from user research and usability testing to create new features and improve current features. Requires knowledge of visual design and wireframing/prototyping tools. May perform user research, usability testing, or facilitate focus groups. May require familiarity with various graphic design software packages. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience.
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