What are the main factors that influence a Lead UX Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead UX Designer's salary?

A Lead UX Designer's salary grows with experience: an UI/Usability Designer I (0-2 years)earns $85,911, an UI/Usability Designer II (2-4 years)earns $109,182, an Lead UX Designer (4-7 years)earns $122,752, an UI/Usability Designer IV (7+ years)earns $151,374, a UI/Usability Designer V (7-10 years)earns $167,032,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead UX Designer?

Lead UX Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead UX Designer roles are District of Columbia $131,730, California $131,231, Massachusetts $129,482. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead UX Designer roles make?

Salaries for Lead UX Designer level roles vary by specialization: UX Designer V: $158,006; Lead Ux Ui Designer: $149,348; UX Designer IV: $143,195; Principal UX Designer: $140,610; UX Designer III: $116,119.

Lead UX Designer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead UX Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead UX Designer in Rhode Island is $123,354 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a Lead UX Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,008
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,067 to $131,548
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,522

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Lead UX Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,548	$10,962	$2,530	$63
Average	$123,354	$10,280	$2,372	$59
25th Percentile	$115,067	$9,589	$2,213	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Lead UX Designer Salaries

A Lead UX Designer'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 Lead UX Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead UX Designer'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): $85,911
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,182
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,752
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,374
Expert (over 8 years): $167,032

Levels	Salary
UI/Usabil... Level Lead UX Designer	$85,911
UI/Usabil... Level Lead UX Designer	$109,182
Lead UX D... Level Lead UX Designer	$122,752
UI/Usabil... Level Lead UX Designer	$151,374
UI/Usabil... Level Lead UX Designer	$167,032

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How Do Lead UX Designer 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 Lead UX Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $131,730.
California: $131,231.
Massachusetts: $129,482.

District of Columbia $131,730 California $131,231 Massachusetts $129,482 Washington $129,006 New Jersey $128,958 Alaska $128,792 Connecticut $127,150 New York $126,483

Hawaii $124,354 Rhode Island $123,354 Maryland $122,676 Minnesota $121,748 Colorado $121,391 Illinois $121,272 Oregon $120,820 Delaware $120,487

New Hampshire $120,278 Virginia $119,809 Pennsylvania $118,441 Nevada $117,751 North Dakota $117,524 Michigan $117,168 Wisconsin $117,037 Vermont $116,775

Texas $116,049 Maine $116,002 Arizona $115,930 Ohio $115,847 Georgia $114,752 Indiana $114,205 Wyoming $114,098 Utah $113,931

Iowa $113,860 Kansas $113,289 Louisiana $113,122 North Carolina $113,063 Missouri $113,039 Florida $112,575 Montana $112,325 Nebraska $112,087

Kentucky $111,956 South Carolina $111,481 Tennessee $111,183 Idaho $111,064 New Mexico $110,196 Oklahoma $110,005 Alabama $109,303 South Dakota $108,125

Arkansas $107,483 West Virginia $107,138 Mississippi $106,103

Top Paying Cities for Lead UX Designers

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:

Adamsville: $124,896
Albion: $123,841
Ashaway: $124,659

Adamsville, RI $124,896 Albion, RI $123,841 Ashaway, RI $124,659 Barrington, RI $123,515 Block Island, RI $124,203 Bradford, RI $124,585 Bristol, RI $123,991 Carolina, RI $124,379

Charlestown, RI $124,424 Chepachet, RI $124,176 Clayville, RI $123,830 Coventry, RI $123,836 West Greenwich, RI $124,178 East Greenwich, RI $123,753 Exeter, RI $124,143 Fiskeville, RI $123,513

Forestdale, RI $124,464 Foster, RI $124,111 Glendale, RI $124,474 Greene, RI $124,274 Greenville, RI $123,560 Harmony, RI $123,720 Harrisville, RI $124,420 Hope, RI $123,590

Hope Valley, RI $124,550 Hopkinton, RI $124,714 Jamestown, RI $124,298 Kenyon, RI $124,363 Little Compton, RI $124,877 Manville, RI $124,004 Mapleville, RI $124,200 Newport, RI $124,423

Middletown, RI $124,477 North Kingstown, RI $123,966 North Scituate, RI $123,721 Oakland, RI $124,335 Pascoag, RI $124,502 Pawtucket, RI $123,331 Central Falls, RI $123,385 Cumberland, RI $124,086

Lincoln, RI $123,509 Portsmouth, RI $124,410 Prudence Island, RI $124,154 Rockville, RI $124,695 Saunderstown, RI $124,223 Shannock, RI $124,370 Slatersville, RI $124,466 Slocum, RI $124,219

Tiverton, RI $124,788 Wakefield, RI $124,329 Kingston, RI $124,281 Narragansett, RI $124,363 Peace Dale, RI $124,313 Warren, RI $123,834 Warwick, RI $123,489 Westerly, RI $124,689

West Kingston, RI $124,320 West Warwick, RI $123,640 Wood River Junction, RI $124,498 Woonsocket, RI $124,472 North Smithfield, RI $124,188 Wyoming, RI $124,370 Providence, RI $123,295 Cranston, RI $123,311

North Providence, RI $123,326 East Providence, RI $123,303 Riverside, RI $123,342 Rumford, RI $123,325 Smithfield, RI $123,574 Johnston, RI $123,367

Lead UX Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead UX Designer'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 June 01, 2026

$115,067

Average $123,354/year

$131,548

$9,589

Average $10,280/month

$10,962

$2,213

Average $2,372/week

$2,530

$55

Average $59/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,548	$10,962	$2,530	$63
Average	$123,354	$10,280	$2,372	$59
25th Percentile	$115,067	$9,589	$2,213	$55

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