Earnings
Interaction designers earned salaries that ranged from $39,000 to $176,500 in June 2025, according to ZipRecruiter.com. They received a median annual salary of $123,762. Interaction designers at large tech companies earn higher salaries. Glassdoor.com reported the base salary for interaction designers employed at Google in 2025 ranged from $161,000 to $239,000 per year; the median salary was $196,000.
Visual interaction designers who work for a company usually receive benefits such as vacation days, sick leave, health and life insurance, and a savings and pension program. Self-employed designers must provide their own benefits. Some designers receive bonuses, access to profit-sharing programs, and other non-salary–related financial awards.
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