User Interface Lead Salary in the United States

How much does an User Interface Lead make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an User Interface Lead in the United States is $54,555 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an User Interface Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,989
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,438 to $60,540
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,869
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75th Percentile $60,540 $5,045 $1,164 $29
Average $54,555 $4,546 $1,049 $26
25th Percentile $48,438 $4,037 $932 $23
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Key Factors That Influence User Interface Lead Salaries

An User Interface Lead'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects User Interface Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an User Interface Lead'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): $53,960
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,385
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,310
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,233
  • Expert (over 8 years): $58,713
Levels Salary
Entry Level User Interface Lead$53,960
Intermediate Level User Interface Lead$54,385
Senior Level User Interface Lead$56,310
Specialist Level User Interface Lead$58,233
Expert Level User Interface Lead$58,713
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$54,385 < 2 yrs
$56,310 2-4 yrs
$58,233 5-8 yrs
$58,713 > 8 yrs
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How Do User Interface Lead Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract User Interface Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $60,403.
  • California: $60,174.
  • Massachusetts: $59,372.

Top Paying Cities for User Interface Leads

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: $68,810
  • San Francisco: $68,057
  • Oakland: $66,623

What Skills Can Increase an User Interface Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.73% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 3.63% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Surveying (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): A means of making relatively large-scale, accurate measurements of the Earth’s surfaces.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.73%
Programming 3.63%
Surveying 1.81%
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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 an User Interface Lead's salary.
  • Systems Installation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Systems Installation
 $58,374
7%
Analysis
 $57,828
6%
Flexibility
 $57,828
6%
Communicates Effectively
 $57,828
6%
Organizational Skills
 $56,737
4%
Access Control
 $56,192
3%
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How Education impacts an User Interface Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many User Interface Leads enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an User Interface Lead with a No Diploma is between $48,838 and $52,686).

User Interface Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for User Interface Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.3%
High School 86.7%
Associates 6.7%
Bachelors 3.3%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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User Interface Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an User Interface Lead'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.

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75th Percentile $60,540 $5,045 $1,164 $29
Average $54,555 $4,546 $1,049 $26
25th Percentile $48,438 $4,037 $932 $23

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Salary Trends for User Interface Lead

Salaries for an User Interface Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,759 in 2023 to around $53,276 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of User Interface Lead salary trends, .

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