UI/UX Designer Salary in Genesee County
Genesee County, between Buffalo and Rochester, includes UI/UX roles. Most jobs support local business needs.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$45,000 to $57,000
Average (per year)
$51,000
Entry designers join regional advertising agencies or small software firms, earning salaries in line with upstate New York's modest living costs.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$58,000 to $71,000
Average (per year)
$64,500
Mid-level roles appear in education, local government, and manufacturing, with some remote work options available.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$72,000 to $83,000
Average (per year)
$77,500
Senior designers lead digital projects for regional businesses or supervise small teams in local agencies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$84,000+
Principal designers may earn higher salaries at larger employers or by contracting for firms in Buffalo or Rochester.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$19 - $31
per hour
Mid-level
$32 - $44
per hour
Senior
$45 - $60
per hour