Human Computer Interaction Salary in the United States

How much does a Human Computer Interaction make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Computer Interaction in the United States is $80,772 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Human Computer Interaction's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,327
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,234 to $87,344
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,281
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Human Computer Interaction Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $87,344 $7,279 $1,680 $42
Average $80,772 $6,731 $1,553 $39
25th Percentile $74,234 $6,186 $1,428 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Human Computer Interaction Salaries

A Human Computer Interaction's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Human Computer Interaction Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Computer Interaction's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,134
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $97,246
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,003
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,175
  • Expert (over 8 years): $164,740
Levels Salary
Human Com... Level Human Computer Interaction$82,134
Embedded ... Level Human Computer Interaction$97,246
Embedded ... Level Human Computer Interaction$119,003
Embedded ... Level Human Computer Interaction$145,175
Embedded ... Level Human Computer Interaction$164,740
$82,134 0 yr
$97,246 < 2 yrs
$119,003 2-4 yrs
$145,175 5-8 yrs
$164,740 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Human Computer Interactions

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $101,878
  • San Francisco: $100,763
  • Oakland: $98,639

What Skills Can Increase a Human Computer Interaction's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Integrity (Mentioned in 4.18% Job Postings): Is about having strong principles and values, which you demonstrate through your conduct in the work environment. A common integrity definition states that people with integrity do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 4.35% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
  • Machine Learning (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Using mathematical models, data, and algorithms to help a computer learn without direct instruction.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Integrity 4.18%
Open Source 4.35%
Machine Learning 2.5%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Human Computer Interaction's salary.
  • Calibration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Calibration
$86,426
7%
Finance and Accounting
$86,426
7%
Insight
$84,003
4%
Artificial Intelligence
$84,003
4%
Accountability
$84,003
4%
Flexibility
$83,195
3%
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Human Computer Interaction Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Computer Interaction's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Human Computer Interaction

Salaries for a Human Computer Interaction can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,456 in 2023 to around $79,793 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Human Computer Interaction salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Human Computer Interaction Over Time

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