UI/UX Designer Salary in Orange County, Virginia

Orange County, VA includes federal contractors and educational institutions. Government and healthcare are major employers of UI/UX Designers in Orange County, VA. Local wage expectations are influenced by multiple factors.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$57,000 to $68,000

Average (per year)

$62,500

Employers in defense, education, and government hire new designers.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$70,000 to $86,000

Average (per year)

$78,000

Mid-level roles support federal contractors and regional health systems.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$87,000 to $102,000

Average (per year)

$94,500

Senior designers work on enterprise-scale projects or serve as team leads in the public sector.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$103,000+

Principal and lead designers manage teams or work as consultants, including on federal contracts.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$28 - $42

per hour

Mid-level

$42 - $60

per hour

Senior

$61 - $80

per hour