Senior UX Designer — AI Hiring
Indeed · Washington, District of Columbia
$129,000 - $270,000
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Pay ranges below come from 16 current ux designer listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.
Median base pay
from 16 disclosed ranges
$132,500/yr
$87,000$105,000 – $147,000 typical$199,500
Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC
Indeedup to $199,500
confidentialup to $171,000
ICF Nextup to $156,000
TalnFloup to $147,000
McDermott Will & Schulteup to $139,500
Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.
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UI/UX Designer
confidential · Washington, District of Columbia
$109,000 - $233,000
Tailor & apply →Senior UX Designer for Federal Modernization
ICF Next · Washington, District of Columbia
$89,000 - $223,000
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TalnFlo · Washington, District of Columbia
$126,000 - $168,000
Tailor & apply →Lead UX Designer for AI Solutions (Remote)
McDermott Will & Schulte · Washington, District of Columbia
$110,000 - $169,000
Tailor & apply →Senior UI/UX Designer - Federal UX Lead
Cgsfederal · Washington, District of Columbia
$110,000 - $160,000
Tailor & apply →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 Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.
Frequently asked
How much does a UX Designer make in Washington, DC?
Based on 16 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $132,500 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.
Where do these numbers come from?
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How can I earn more as a UX Designer?
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