UX Designer Salary in Lancaster County, Nebraska

Lancaster County includes Lincoln. Salaries run higher than in rural Nebraska.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$52,000 to $61,000

Average (per year)

$56,500

Software firms, insurance companies, and the University of Nebraska hire graduates to work on established design teams.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$61,000 to $71,000

Average (per year)

$66,000

Mid-level designers take on leadership of complex projects across fintech, education, and government digital services.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$71,000 to $86,000

Average (per year)

$78,500

Senior designers work in established enterprises, conducting UX research and leading teams on product development.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$86,000+

Principal designers set UX strategy or operate consultancies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$26 - $32

per hour

Mid-level

$32 - $38

per hour

Senior

$38 - $45

per hour