UI/UX Designer Salary in Ankeny, Iowa

Ankeny is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Salaries in the area are below national averages. The cost of living is relatively low.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$46,000 to $56,000

Average (per year)

$51,000

Entry-level designers find positions in a variety of local industries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$56,000 to $70,000

Average (per year)

$63,000

Mid-level designers are employed by many local organizations.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$70,000 to $86,000

Average (per year)

$78,000

Lead design strategy, mentor junior designers, and oversee end‑to‑end user experience projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$86,000+

Principal designers lead teams and manage digital initiatives.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$24 - $36

per hour

Mid-level

$36 - $48

per hour

Senior

$48 - $64

per hour