Upwork employees working as UX Designer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of UX Designer professionals at Upwork worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a UX Designer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $95,719 per year (estimate) and goes up to $305,520 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a UX Designer at Upwork is $108,387 per year or $52 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $198,348 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $81,290 (25th percentile) and $151,722 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by Upwork UX Designer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
UX Designer professionals typically earn between $39 and $73 per hour.
UX Designer professionals typically earn between $6,774 and $12,644 monthly.
UX Designer with an estimated total pay of $40 - $62/hr
UX-UI Designer with an estimated total pay of $62 - $97/hr
