UI/UX Designer Salary in West Raleigh, North Carolina

West Raleigh includes universities and technology companies. The area is close to Research Triangle Park. UI/UX designer salaries differ among employers.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$61,000 to $74,000

Average (per year)

$67,500

Recent graduates join employers such as Red Hat or SAS.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$76,000 to $94,000

Average (per year)

$85,000

Mid-career designers in Raleigh work with research universities or startups.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$95,000 to $120,000

Average (per year)

$108,000

Senior designers manage teams at healthcare firms or software companies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$123,000+

Principal or lead designers with over a decade of experience work in Raleigh's tech sector.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$28 - $40

per hour

Mid-level

$42 - $58

per hour

Senior

$60 - $85

per hour