As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for User Interface Engineer in San Diego, CA is $191,306, equivalent to $92 per hour, $3,679 weekly, or $15,942 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 San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $163,476 to $218,881. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($176,739) and 75th percentile ($205,740), while top earners (90th percentile) make $218,881 per year. This $29,001 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, San Diego User Interface Engineer often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 135 statewide for User Interface Engineer 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
User Interface Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $163,476 San Diego, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $176,739 San Diego, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $191,306 San Diego, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $205,740 San Diego, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile User Interface Engineer Salary $218,881 San Diego, CA April 01, 2026
25% $176,739 10% $163,476 90% $218,881 75% $205,740 $191,306 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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