UX Design Lead Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

How much does an UX Design Lead make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an UX Design Lead in Indianapolis, IN is $146,497. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $130,323 to $165,273, with most professionals earning between $115,597 and $182,368.

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What does an UX Design Lead do?

Common responsibilities of an UX Design Lead

Build strong relationships and operating rhythms with leaders inside and outside their core product team to efficiently implement user experiences that are cohesive, inclusive and well-informed.

October 08, 2022

Create modular design systems as they apply to product or marketing experiences and needs, with focus on consistency and attention to the smallest detail.

December 18, 2022

Demonstrate sound design principles via artefacts such as user flows, IA, site maps and wireframes, coupled with a high degree of comfort in producing prototypes using tools such as Axure and Sketch.

January 13, 2023

Collaborate with cross disciplinary team and partner with business stakeholders to develop designs from concept to details and capture feasibility and applicability.

March 04, 2023

Manage the complete product design lifecycle for high-profile initiatives from design concept to launch.

March 19, 2023

Lead the conceptualization, design, and specification of physical user interfaces for products, in close collaboration with Industrial Design (ID), Product Design (PD), Human Factors, UX Research, and embedded software teams.

March 22, 2023

Designs the overall look and feel of interactive user interfaces across multiple products and platforms.

March 23, 2023

Provide feedback on design team for mid-year and year end reviews, including opportunities for their creative development and improvement of technical capabilities.

April 29, 2023

Communicate findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner in written, oral and presentation forms.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for UX Design Lead in Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

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130323

165273

146497

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

139864

182073

158720

What is the average salary for UX Design Lead in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of UX Design Lead in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for UX Design Lead ranges from $130,323 to $165,273 with the average base salary of $146,497. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $139,864 to $182,073 with the average total cash compensation of $158,720.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$146,497	$130,323 - $165,273
Bonus	$12,223	$9,542 - $16,800
Total Pay	$158,720	$139,864 - $182,073

* 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.

UX Design Lead Salary Near Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,975 - $162,296	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,269 - $165,205	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,162 - $165,069	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,027 - $157,290	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,376 - $156,464	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,545 - $156,678	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN

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About Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...

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