How much does a UI Lead make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a UI Lead in San Jose, CA is $148,413. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $133,683 to $164,132, with most professionals earning between $120,272 and $178,444.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for UI Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of UI Lead in San Jose, CA. The base salary for UI Lead ranges from $133,683 to $164,132 with the average base salary of $148,413. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $139,259 to $173,070 with the average total cash compensation of $155,278.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $148,413 $133,683 - $164,132
Bonus $6,865 $5,576 - $8,938
Total Pay $155,278 $139,259 - $173,070
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,683 - $164,132 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,421 - $145,394 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,429 - $163,820 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,221 - $158,654 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,433 - $158,914 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,369 - $162,519 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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