DesignLead2026
Lead UI Designer salary
Lead UI Designer 2026 salary grid by seniority level, in France, the US and the UK. Data from thousands of offers and self-reported pay slips.
Senior France median
54 000 €
gross / year
Senior France daily rate
540 €
pre-tax / day
Salaries in France (€ gross / year)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 26 000 € | 31 000 € | 36 000 € |
| Mid | 35 000 € | 41 500 € | 48 000 € |
| Senior | 46 000 € | 54 000 € | 62 000 € |
| Lead | 58 000 € | 69 000 € | 80 000 € |
Freelance daily rate (€ pre-tax / day)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 250 € | 320 € | 390 € |
| Mid | 330 € | 420 € | 510 € |
| Senior | 430 € | 540 € | 650 € |
| Lead | 540 € | 680 € | 820 € |
International comparison
🇺🇸 United States
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $65,000 | $80,000 | $95,000 |
| Mid | $85,000 | $105,000 | $125,000 |
| Senior | $110,000 | $135,000 | $160,000 |
| Lead | $140,000 | $175,000 | $210,000 |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £22,000 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| Mid | £30,000 | £37,000 | £44,000 |
| Senior | £40,000 | £49,000 | £58,000 |
| Lead | £52,000 | £64,000 | £76,000 |
Tips to negotiate your salary
- Know the market median: that's your anchor. The high end (max) is negotiable with a strong case.
- Negotiate the full package: base salary, bonus, equity (BSPCE/RSU), PTO, remote work, healthcare, training, equipment.
- Use your BATNA (best alternative): if you have another offer, mention it — without bluffing.
- Anticipate 'name your price' with a range: state median→max, never min→median.
- Ask for a review in 6 or 12 months if the company can't hit your target immediately.
Sources: LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, Welcome to the Jungle, Indeed.
Matching CV template
Customise a Lead UI Designer CV template, Polished design, ATS-friendly.
See CV template →Interview questions
Prepare for real Lead UI Designer interview questions.
See questions →Know what you're worth
With Traject, track your applications, compare offers and negotiate with market data at your fingertips.
Start for free