As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for UX Architect in Washington, DC is $156,170, equivalent to $75 per hour, $3,003 weekly, or $13,014 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $132,836 to $175,858. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($143,956) and 75th percentile ($166,475), while top earners (90th percentile) make $175,858 per year. This $22,519 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, Washington UX Architect often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 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 $132,836 Washington, DC November 01, 2026
25th Percentile UX Architect Salary $143,956 Washington, DC November 01, 2026
50th Percentile UX Architect Salary $156,170 Washington, DC November 01, 2026
75th Percentile UX Architect Salary $166,475 Washington, DC November 01, 2026
90th Percentile UX Architect Salary $175,858 Washington, DC November 01, 2026
25% $143,956 10% $132,836 90% $175,858 75% $166,475 $156,170 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out UX Architect jobs in Washington, District of Columbia
Search More UX Architect Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia

UX Architect

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the UX Architect job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for UX Architect.

Job Openings for UX Architect in Washington, DC

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a UX Architect, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
143956
166475
156170

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
163868
208800
184270
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of UX Architect in Washington, DC. The base salary for UX Architect ranges from $143,956 to $166,475 with the average base salary of $156,170. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $163,868 to $208,800 with the average total cash compensation of $184,270.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

143956
166475

 

About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

UX Architect Salary in popular cities:

Skills associated with UX Architect: Design, User

Recently searched related titles: Computer Architect, Hadoop Architect, Lead Software Architect

Jobs with a similar salary range to UX Architect : Vmware Architect, Soc Architect, System Designer