Design · National (US)
Product Designer Salary
Product design absorbed much of what used to be split across UX, UI and research roles. Portfolio depth on shipped outcomes matters more in hiring than tool proficiency.
- 25th percentile
- $112k
- Median
- $145k
- 75th percentile
- $182k
- 90th percentile
- $228k
By level
Compensation by level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 0–2 yrs | $86k | $104k | $142k |
| Mid | 2–5 yrs | $112k | $138k | $186k |
| Senior | 5–8 yrs | $148k | $178k | $246k |
| Staff / Principal | 8+ yrs | $195k | $232k | $335k |
Core skills
Interaction designDesign systemsPrototypingUser researchWritten rationale
Typical responsibilities
- Own end-to-end design for a product area
- Maintain and extend the design system
- Run research and usability testing
- Partner with engineering through delivery
Equity
Equity typically 12–30% of base at venture-backed companies.
Bonus
Bonus targets of 8–12%.
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