UI Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a UI Developer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a UI Developer in the United States is $87,840 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a UI Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,500
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,035 to $95,514
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,928
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UI Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $95,514 $7,959 $1,837 $46
Average $87,840 $7,320 $1,689 $42
25th Percentile $80,035 $6,670 $1,539 $38
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Key Factors That Influence UI Developer Salaries

A UI Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects UI Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a UI Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,805
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,276
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,181
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,721
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,652
Levels Salary
UI Design... Level UI Developer$75,805
UI Develo... Level UI Developer$87,276
UI Design... Level UI Developer$112,181
UI Design... Level UI Developer$135,721
UI Design... Level UI Developer$154,652
$75,805 0 yr
$87,276 < 2 yrs
$112,181 2-4 yrs
$135,721 5-8 yrs
$154,652 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for UI Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $110,793
  • San Francisco: $109,580
  • Oakland: $107,271

What Skills Can Increase a UI Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 4.49% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • System Design (Mentioned in 2.98% Job Postings): Systems design is the process of defining elements of a system like modules, architecture, components and their interfaces and data for a system based on the specified requirements.
  • JavaScript (Mentioned in 2.24% Job Postings): Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 4.49%
System Design 2.98%
JavaScript 2.24%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a UI Developer's salary.
  • Authenticity: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Storytelling: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Authenticity
$92,232
5%
Prioritization
$90,476
3%
Storytelling
$90,476
3%
Products and Services
$90,476
3%
Innovation
$90,476
3%
Leadership
$90,476
3%
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UI Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a UI Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for UI Developer

Salaries for a UI Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,678 in 2023 to around $99,394 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of UI Developer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of UI Developer Over Time

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