The UXPA Salary Survey has been conducted bi-annually since 2000. This anonymous and confidential survey gives you and your peers valuable insights into compensation, benefits, education, and experience levels for different UX roles in your country and region. The latest report results are available for everyone and access to past reports are only for UXPA members. If you aren’t a UXPA member, become a member today!
2026 UX Salary Survey Results
Thank you to the UX community for participating in the UXPA 2026 Salary Survey! We would also like to express our appreciation to MeasuringU for conducting the survey and preparing the report. This report provides valuable insights into various UX roles globally.
Data was collected from June 2026 through September 2026
- We received 383 responses from 24 countries with 82% of the responses coming from the US, 5% from Canada, 4% from the UK, and 2% from Germany.
- The median salary across all jobs is $143K, about 19% higher than the 2024 UXPA report ($120K). After accounting for the inflation rate of 6.3%, between 2024 to 2026, and factoring in the shift in the composition of the sample, the 2026 average salary is $6,273 less than in 2024.
The biggest factors that impact salaries are:
- Where you live: US Northern California has the highest regional salary ($180K) versus $133.5K in the Midwest.
- Job Level: Senior-level supervisors make about 2x more than entry-level employees ($180K vs. $68K).
- Other significant factors: Experience, Company Size / Type, Education.
Additional topics of interest in the report include:
- Impact of Certification on Jobs and Pay
- Business Climate
- What Hiring Managers Want in 2027
- UX and AI Use
- Salary Estimator