As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Interaction Designer in the US is $101,892, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,959 weekly, or $8,491 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Interaction Designer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Interaction Designer in the US vary widely, spanning from $86,769 to $123,635. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,976) and 75th percentile ($113,273), while top earners (90th percentile) make $123,635 per year. This $19,297 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Continuous Improvement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Interaction Designer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 48 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Interaction Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $86,769 US October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $93,976 US October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $101,892 US October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $113,273 US October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $123,635 US October 01, 2026
25% $93,976 10% $86,769 90% $123,635 75% $113,273 $101,892 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Skills associated with Interaction Designer: Design, InterAction®, User

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