UX Designer Salary in Austin

Pay ranges below come from 6 current ux designer listings that disclose salary in Austin, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 6 disclosed ranges

$164,320/yr

$123,000small sample of 6$188,000

Highest-paying employers in Austin

IBMup to $188,000
Pride Globalup to $182,000
Apex Systemsup to $164,320
Charles Schwabup to $127,500
Coxup to $123,150

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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UX Designer roles in Austin that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

User Experience Designer - AI Focused

IBM · Austin, Texas

$131,000 - $245,000

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Join Our Team: Exciting Opportunity for a UX Designer IV

Pride Global · Austin, Texas

Manager, Digital Design System User Experience Designer

Charles Schwab · Austin, Texas

$115,000 - $140,000

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UX Designer II: AI-Driven UX, Design Systems

Cox · Austin, Texas

$98,300 - $148,000

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UX Designer II - AI-Driven UX, Design Systems & Research

Cox Automotive Inc. · Austin, Texas

$98,000 - $148,000

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What moves UX Designer pay

Seniority

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

Company & industry

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

Local market

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

Frequently asked

How much does a UX Designer make in Austin?

Based on 6 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $164,320 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 UX 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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