UI Designer Salary in Cheshire County

Keene is home to several colleges. UI designers here see salaries boosted by remote work for Boston and New York employers. Housing costs offset slightly lower local salaries.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$50,000 to $59,000

Average (per year)

$54,500

Recent entrants in Keene and nearby towns join small tech startups or educational institutions and receive starting pay.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$60,000 to $71,000

Average (per year)

$65,500

Mid-level designers split time between local employers and remote contracts, increasing the average salary.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$72,000 to $86,000

Average (per year)

$79,000

Senior UI designers work for Boston-based firms while living in Cheshire County, affecting top-end earnings.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$87,000+

Principal designers hold remote or hybrid roles with national companies, indicating demand for experience.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$24 - $34

per hour

Mid-level

$35 - $48

per hour

Senior

$49 - $62

per hour