As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for User Interface Engineer in the US is $176,717, equivalent to $85 per hour, $3,398 weekly, or $14,726 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for User Interface Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for User Interface Engineer in the US vary widely, spanning from $152,978 to $200,340. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($164,291) and 75th percentile ($189,082), while top earners (90th percentile) make $200,340 per year. This $24,791 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Problem Solving or User Interface, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia User Interface Engineer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 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
User Interface Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $152,978 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $164,291 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $176,717 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $189,082 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $200,340 US January 01, 2026
25% $164,291 10% $152,978 90% $200,340 75% $189,082 $176,717 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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