Art Director (Senior UI Designer) Salary in the United States

How much does an Art Director (Senior UI Designer) make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Art Director (Senior UI Designer) in the United States is $97,494 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, an Art Director (Senior UI Designer)'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,464
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,060 to $104,283
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,381
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Art Director (Senior UI Designer) Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $104,283 $8,690 $2,005 $50
Average $97,494 $8,124 $1,875 $47
25th Percentile $89,060 $7,422 $1,713 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Art Director (Senior UI Designer) Salaries

An Art Director (Senior UI 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 Art Director (Senior UI Designer) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Art Director (Senior UI 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): $60,607
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,808
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,080
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,692
  • Expert (over 8 years): $126,964
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Fashion D... Level Art Director (Senior UI Designer)$60,607
Fashion D... Level Art Director (Senior UI Designer)$74,808
Art Direc... Level Art Director (Senior UI Designer)$96,080
Fashion D... Level Art Director (Senior UI Designer)$133,692
Manager o... Level Art Director (Senior UI Designer)$126,964
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$96,080 2-4 yrs
$133,692 5-8 yrs
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How Do Art Director (Senior UI 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 Art Director (Senior UI Designer)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $107,945.
  • California: $107,536.
  • Massachusetts: $106,103.

Top Paying Cities for Art Director (Senior UI Designer)s

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: $122,969
  • San Francisco: $121,623
  • Oakland: $119,060

What Skills Can Increase an Art Director (Senior UI Designer)'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 8.92% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Prototyping (Mentioned in 3.69% Job Postings): Creating a sample product that may be tested to discover potential problems and avoid mistakes.
  • InDesign (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): nDesign is a desktop publishing software application for creating flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, and books. Projects created using InDesign can be shared in both digital and print formats.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 8.92%
Prototyping 3.69%
InDesign 1.85%
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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 Art Director (Senior UI Designer)'s salary.
  • Research Design: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Prototyping: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Market Research: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Research Design
 $117,968
21%
Prototyping
 $113,093
16%
Market Research
 $110,168
13%
Product Design
 $109,193
12%
Insight
 $108,218
11%
Process Development
 $107,243
10%
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Art Director (Senior UI Designer) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Art Director (Senior UI 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.

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75th Percentile $104,283 $8,690 $2,005 $50
Average $97,494 $8,124 $1,875 $47
25th Percentile $89,060 $7,422 $1,713 $43

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Salary Trends for Art Director (Senior UI Designer)

Salaries for an Art Director (Senior UI Designer) can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,924 in 2023 to around $91,675 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Art Director (Senior UI Designer) salary trends, .

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