As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for UX Architect in San Jose, CA is $178,840, equivalent to $86 per hour, $3,439 weekly, or $14,903 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for UX Architect in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for UX Architect in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $152,101 to $201,358. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($164,844) and 75th percentile ($190,627), while top earners (90th percentile) make $201,358 per year. This $25,783 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Agile, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Jose UX Architect often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 statewide for UX Architect 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
UX Architect Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile UX Architect Salary $152,101 San Jose, CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile UX Architect Salary $164,844 San Jose, CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile UX Architect Salary $178,840 San Jose, CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile UX Architect Salary $190,627 San Jose, CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile UX Architect Salary $201,358 San Jose, CA July 01, 2026
25% $164,844 10% $152,101 90% $201,358 75% $190,627 $178,840 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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