Live job postings
11,598
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.21%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$140k
$140,000
Salary range
$100k – $140k
$100,000 – $140,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
User Research & TestingUX Strategy & Product ThinkingWireframing & Prototyping (Figma, Sketch)Interaction DesignInformation ArchitectureVisual Design & Design SystemsData Analysis & A/B TestingAccessibility (WCAG) & Inclusive DesignCross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder ManagementMotion Design & Microinteractions
AI impact on this career
AI is reshaping UX design by automating low-fidelity wireframing, user testing analysis, and pattern recognition, reducing the need for junior-level routine work. However, strategic human-centered skills—framing research questions, synthesizing ambiguous user needs, and designing for trust and emotional experience—are increasingly valued. Tools like Galileo AI and Uizard speed up concept iteration, while AI-driven analytics provide deeper usage insights, raising the bar for what a senior designer must interpret. The role is splitting into 'AI-augmented generalist' and 'AI-experience specialist' who designs for AI interfaces themselves.
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