UI/UX Designer salary in Technology startups in 2026

How much does a UI/UX Designer expect to make in Technology startups? The average expected salary for UI/UX Designers in Technology startups is 87k per year, with a range from 20k to 463k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for UI/UX Designers in Technology startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

86.6k

Average Salary

3 years

Average years of experience

Salary

The average salary for a UI/UX Designer in Technology startups is $86,583, which is 23.8% lower than the average salary of $113,583 in Technology startups. UI/UX Designer salaries in Technology are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$194,444/yr

Range $120k - $463k

Average

$86,583/yr

Range $62k - $129k

Below Average

$67,319/yr

Range $20k - $113k

Top Locations

The highest average salary a UI/UX Designer in Technology can get in Remote, that is $125,000. This pay is 44.4% higher than the average UI/UX Designer salary in Technology startups, which is $86,583. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: Remote (avg $125,000 per year), Los Angeles (avg $120,000 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.

Remote

$125k

Los Angeles

$120k

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Years of experience

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Average

Top of Market

The highest average salary a UI/UX Designer in Technology can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $70,000. This pay is 38.4% lower than the average salary in Technology startups, which is $113,583. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.

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