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User Experience Design Director

Average User Experience Design Director Salary

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$123,096
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$88k
MEDIAN
$123k
90%
$176k

The average salary for a User Experience Design Director is $123,096 in 2025

Base Salary
$88k - $176k
Bonus
$2k - $24k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $25k
Commission
$0 - $16k
Total Pay
$90k - $188k
Based on 1,014 salary profiles (last updated Oct 02 2024)
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Common Health Benefits for a User Experience Design Director

Medical
91%
Dental
89%
Vision
84%
None
8%

Gender Breakdown for User Experience Design Directors

Female
50.7%
Male
46.6%
Prefer to self-define
2.1%
This data is based on 292 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About User Experience Design Directors

What is the highest pay for User Experience Design Directors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a User Experience Design Director is $176k / year

What is the lowest pay for User Experience Design Directors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a User Experience Design Director is $88k / year

How can User Experience Design Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a User Experience Design Director is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a User Experience Design Director that oversees more junior User Experience Design Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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