Web and Digital Interface Designer Salary
Web and Digital Interface Designers earn a median $104,000 a year nationally. Computer and Mathematical Occupations
What web and digital interface designers do
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.0% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 8,300
- Self-employed
- 13%
Employment of web and digital interface designers is projected to grow 6.0% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 8,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Web and Digital Interface Designer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$14,050
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,448
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,508
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$81,994
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $53,750 | $25.84 | $45,368 |
| 25th percentile | $73,290 | $35.24 | $60,390 |
| Median (50th) | $104,000 | $50.00 | $81,994 |
| 75th percentile | $158,820 | $76.36 | $119,819 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $201,550 | $96.90 | $150,069 |
Best cities for web and digital interface designers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $201,260 | $132,751 | $120,220 | 4,400 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $163,810 | $110,096 | $95,228 | 6,630 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $133,760 | $102,691 | $92,404 | 10,330 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $104,150 | $82,100 | $79,639 | 2,380 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $119,190 | $86,688 | $77,013 | 14,990 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $106,550 | $76,723 | $67,558 | 9,220 |
| 7 | Nashville, TN | $63,510 | $53,210 | $55,233 | 2,500 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $201,260
- San Francisco, CA — $163,810
- Seattle, WA — $133,760
- New York, NY — $119,190
- Los Angeles, CA — $106,550
- Dallas, TX — $104,150
- Nashville, TN — $63,510
Web and Digital Interface Designer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $136,110 | +4.5% | $94,099 | $68,090 – $219,750 | 27,090 |
| Washington | $130,480 | +2.8% | $100,449 | $60,580 – $217,290 | 11,580 |
| New York | $120,990 | −0.6% | $87,848 | $63,960 – $204,510 | 16,560 |
| Massachusetts | $113,540 | +5.6% | $83,248 | $71,110 – $178,050 | 2,740 |
| New Hampshire | $111,150 | +53.9% | $87,024 | $51,550 – $162,960 | 430 |
| District of Columbia | $107,650 | +17.2% | $78,380 | $78,120 – $172,130 | 480 |
| Rhode Island | $105,990 | −4.7% | $79,961 | $65,640 – $166,320 | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $104,160 | +70.7% | $78,909 | $54,450 – $155,200 | 2,820 |
| Georgia | $103,810 | +3.3% | $77,095 | $54,910 – $172,950 | 2,800 |
| Texas | $102,650 | +14.5% | $81,044 | $59,290 – $168,620 | 5,910 |
| Oregon | $102,220 | +3.3% | $72,627 | $65,260 – $180,580 | 1,230 |
| Utah | $99,990 | +0.7% | $75,639 | $57,890 – $159,710 | 1,060 |
| Arizona | $98,070 | +25.2% | $75,579 | $53,260 – $183,000 | 810 |
| North Carolina | $97,990 | +15.3% | $74,365 | $44,530 – $163,850 | 3,400 |
| Maryland | $96,760 | +7.9% | $72,668 | $52,930 – $164,460 | 1,310 |
| Colorado | $95,880 | −7.8% | $72,771 | $60,620 – $169,050 | 3,250 |
| Wisconsin | $95,340 | +18.9% | $72,229 | $57,980 – $138,410 | 880 |
| New Jersey | $95,310 | +9.5% | $71,999 | $50,340 – $173,470 | 2,170 |
| Connecticut | $94,660 | −1.6% | $71,792 | $53,240 – $131,470 | 1,060 |
| Delaware | $93,880 | +31.3% | $70,020 | $50,880 – $136,490 | 130 |
| Illinois | $85,710 | −9.5% | $65,029 | $58,090 – $157,670 | 2,050 |
| Ohio | $83,360 | −5.5% | $65,964 | $48,940 – $151,090 | 2,520 |
| Minnesota | $82,650 | −2.7% | $62,877 | $47,190 – $133,710 | 1,520 |
| Michigan | $81,010 | −0.1% | $62,628 | $42,660 – $140,830 | 1,750 |
| South Carolina | $80,930 | +14.5% | $62,066 | $43,720 – $162,880 | 800 |
| Nevada | $80,120 | −1.4% | $65,194 | $52,000 – $130,260 | 1,180 |
| Florida | $77,730 | +3.0% | $63,513 | $49,710 – $142,910 | 4,620 |
| Virginia | $77,140 | +16.5% | $59,477 | $42,080 – $140,490 | 1,990 |
| Montana | $77,030 | −12.1% | $60,029 | $47,670 – $138,520 | 100 |
| Kentucky | $77,000 | +16.3% | $60,422 | $52,750 – $121,520 | 590 |
| Oklahoma | $76,440 | −8.6% | $59,711 | $37,730 – $120,960 | 340 |
| West Virginia | $71,880 | −1.0% | $56,868 | $30,800 – $239,200+ | 200 |
| Alaska | $71,300 | +3.0% | $58,990 | $50,800 – $114,150 | 30 |
| Missouri | $70,970 | −7.0% | $56,359 | $43,680 – $132,550 | 1,210 |
| Kansas | $70,620 | −4.1% | $55,370 | $44,520 – $114,190 | 200 |
| Iowa | $69,060 | −5.2% | $55,441 | $42,140 – $108,160 | 670 |
| Louisiana | $68,790 | +9.7% | $55,546 | $38,090 – $101,280 | 170 |
| Wyoming | $67,020 | +30.6% | $55,979 | $44,740 – $103,590 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $65,520 | +4.5% | $52,724 | $46,990 – $100,590 | 720 |
| North Dakota | $64,260 | −0.2% | $53,813 | $50,940 – $89,440 | 40 |
| Idaho | $64,250 | −4.5% | $51,508 | $45,240 – $129,620 | 340 |
| Tennessee | $63,510 | +3.1% | $53,210 | $45,510 – $83,220 | 3,610 |
| Indiana | $63,430 | −10.1% | $51,304 | $37,960 – $114,390 | 1,160 |
| New Mexico | $53,300 | −7.6% | $43,667 | $32,660 – $123,910 | 200 |
| Alabama | $51,860 | +4.2% | $41,522 | $44,190 – $127,500 | 130 |
| Mississippi | $48,550 | −20.0% | $39,980 | $41,180 – $96,190 | 230 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $104,300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Computer Programmer | $100,390 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Web Developer | $92,650 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Software Developer | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Database Administrator | $104,620 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,850 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $99,130 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,580 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,180 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $76,220 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a web and digital interface designer make?
The national median salary for web and digital interface designers is $104,000 a year ($50.00 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,750 and the top 10% earn over $201,550. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays web and digital interface designers the most?
California has the highest median pay at $136,110. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many web and digital interface designers are there in the U.S.?
About 113,330 people work as web and digital interface designers nationwide.