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User Experience Designer/Developer II Salary in the United States

How much does a User Experience Designer/Developer II make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a User Experience Designer/Developer II in the United States is $88,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a User Experience Designer/Developer II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,019
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,400 to $96,100
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,025
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User Experience Designer/Developer II Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $96,100 $8,008 $1,848 $46
Average $88,500 $7,375 $1,702 $43
25th Percentile $80,400 $6,700 $1,546 $39
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Key Factors That Influence User Experience Designer/Developer II Salaries

A User Experience Designer/Developer II'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 User Experience Designer/Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a User Experience Designer/Developer II'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:

  • User Experience Designer/Developer I (0-2 years): $76,730
  • User Experience Designer/Developer II (2-4 years): $88,423
  • User Experience Designer/Developer III (4-7 years): $113,587
  • UI Designer/Developer Specialist (7+ years): $137,367
  • User Experience Designer/Developer V (7-10 years): $156,573
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
User Experience Designer/Developer I0-2 years$76,730
User Experience Designer/Developer II2-4 years$88,423
User Experience Designer/Developer III4-7 years$113,587
UI Designer/Developer Specialist7+ years$137,367
User Experience Designer/Developer V7-10 years$156,573
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How Do User Experience Designer/Developer II Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract User Experience Designer/Developer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $98,000.
  • California: $97,600.
  • Massachusetts: $96,300.

Top Paying Cities for User Experience Designer/Developer IIs

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: $111,600
  • San Francisco: $110,500
  • Oakland: $108,000

What Skills Can Increase a User Experience Designer/Developer II'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 User Experience Designer/Developer II's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$91,155
3%
Leadership
$91,155
3%
Insight
$90,270
2%
Solution Design
$90,270
2%
Product Design
$90,270
2%
Design Thinking
$89,385
1%
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User Experience Designer/Developer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a User Experience Designer/Developer II'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 18, 2021

User Experience Designer/Developer II Salary Growth & Career Path

For a User Experience Designer/Developer II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the User Experience Designer/Developer III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $113,600 - a projected growth of 28% over your current level.

Salary Trends for User Experience Designer/Developer II

Salaries for a User Experience Designer/Developer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $100,909 in 2023 to around $100,622 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of User Experience Designer/Developer II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of User Experience Designer/Developer II Over Time

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