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UX/UI Designer Salary in California

California Β· Updated 2025 Β· Adjusted for local cost of living

Median Salary
$131,100
Mid-level
Entry Level
$91K
0–2 years
Senior Level
$177K
6–9 years
COL vs National
+38%
Cost of living

UX/UI Designer Salary by Experience Level in California

ExperienceP10P25MedianP75P90
Entry Level
0–2 years
$66K$77K$91,080$108K$127K
Mid Level
3–5 years
$94K$110K$131,100$155K$182K
Senior Level
6–9 years
$127K$149K$176,640$207K$246K
Lead / Principal
10–14 years
$159K$186K$218,040$255K$301K
Director / Executive
15+ years
$204K$242K$289,800$352K$439K

All figures are annual base salary in USD, adjusted for California cost of living (Γ—1.38 vs national average). Source: BLS OES 2024, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor.

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How Industry Affects UX/UI Designer Pay in California

Technology / Software
$177K
+35%
Finance / Banking
$168K
+28%
Consulting
$160K
+22%
Healthcare
$142K
+8%
Government
$125K
-5%
Education
$115K
-12%
Nonprofit
$109K
-17%

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