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UI Designer Salary in Portland, Oregon

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$101,568/ year

Median UI Designer in Portland, OR

$58,778
10th
$71,680
25th
$101,568
Median
$135,680
75th
$165,530
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$101,568
Total compensation (est.)
$116,803
Bonus range
$2,800 – $12,720
Mean salary
$107,662

How This Compares

Portland, OR median
$101,568
Oregon median
$80,937+25.5%
National median
$79,350+28.0%

Cost of living in Portland is 28% above the national average. Salary of $101,568 here is equivalent to $79,350 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$73,129-28.0%
3-5 years
$92,427-9.0%
6-10 years
$113,756+12.0%
10+ years
$140,164+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$89,380-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$101,568
Enterprise (5,000+)
$119,850+18.0%

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UI Designer Salaries in Nearby Cities

Salem, OR$79,350/yr
Eugene, OR$79,350/yr
Gresham, OR$79,350/yr
Hillsboro, OR$79,350/yr

Related Jobs in Portland

Software Engineer$166,605/yr
Senior Software Engineer$166,605/yr
Frontend Developer$159,859/yr
Backend Developer$166,605/yr
Full Stack Developer$166,605/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$49/hr
Monthly gross$8,464/mo
25th percentile$71,680/yr
75th percentile$135,680/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Oregon Unemployment

Dec 2025

5.2%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average UI Designer salary in Portland?

The median UI Designer salary in Portland is $101,568 per year, with a range from $71,680 at the 25th percentile to $135,680 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does UI Designer pay in Portland compare to the national average?

UI Designer salaries in Portland are 28% above the national median of $79,350. After adjusting for Portland's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $79,350 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect UI Designer salaries in Portland?

In Portland, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level UI Designer roles start around $58,778, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $165,530 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Portland a good place for UI Designer jobs?

Portland offers a UI Designer median of $101,568, which is 28% above the US median of $79,350. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Portland is 28% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher UI Designer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for UI Designer in Portland is $135,680, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.