As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Interaction Designer in Buffalo, NY is $98,540, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,895 weekly, or $8,212 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 Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $83,914 to $119,568. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,884) and 75th percentile ($109,546), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,568 per year. This $18,662 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, Buffalo Interaction Designer often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 statewide for Interaction Designer job salary. 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 $83,914 Buffalo, NY October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $90,884 Buffalo, NY October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $98,540 Buffalo, NY October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $109,546 Buffalo, NY October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $119,568 Buffalo, NY October 01, 2026
25% $90,884 10% $83,914 90% $119,568 75% $109,546 $98,540 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Interaction Designer in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Interaction Designer ranges from $90,884 to $109,546 with the average base salary of $98,540. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,097 to $125,319 with the average total cash compensation of $112,710.

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

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