Head of UX Salary in Ventura, California

Ventura has its own cost of living profile. Employers seek experienced UX leadership. Salaries are influenced by local market factors.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$96,000 to $118,000

Average (per year)

$107,000

Early‑career Heads of UX work in smaller agencies or regional healthcare firms and earn entry‑level salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$119,000 to $138,000

Average (per year)

$128,500

Mid‑level professionals who have several years of leadership oversee larger teams in local financial services or education technology sectors.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$139,000 to $158,000

Average (per year)

$148,500

In Ventura, senior Heads of UX oversee cross‑functional projects for regional headquarters and fast‑growing software firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$159,000+

Executives at the top tier earn higher salaries in established firms and oversee UX strategy for multi‑site organizations.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

$60 - $85

per hour

Mid-level

$86 - $110

per hour

Senior

$111 - $140

per hour