UI Designer Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 8 current ui designer listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 8 disclosed ranges

$110,000/yr

$90,000$110,000 – $124,800 typical$124,800

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

AKQAup to $124,800
WPP Plcup to $124,800
ManTechup to $115,000
tnuckup to $110,000
Tuckernuckup to $110,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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UI Designer roles in Washington, DC that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

UI Designer - Freelance

AKQA · Washington, District of Columbia

$2,200 - $2,600

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UI Designer - Freelance

WPP Plc · Washington, District of Columbia

$2,200 - $2,600

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UX​/UI Designer AI-Powered Mission Interfaces

ManTech · Washington, District of Columbia

$100,000 - $130,000

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UX​/UI Designer

tnuck · Washington, District of Columbia

$95,000 - $125,000

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Senior UX​/UI Designer: Data-Driven, End-to-End; Mobile​/Web

tnuck · Washington, District of Columbia

$95,000 - $125,000

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UX/UI Designer

Tuckernuck · Washington, District of Columbia

$95,000 - $125,000

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What moves UI Designer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior ui designer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same ui designer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a UI Designer make in Washington, DC?

Based on 8 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $110,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a UI Designer?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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