Industry rates
How much to charge for UI / UX Design
For ui / ux design we recommend charging from $2,240 to $16,250 (US rates, default project scope). A typical quote includes User research & flows, Wireframes, and High-fidelity screens. Use the calculator below to adjust region, line items, and your rate.
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What ui / ux design usually covers
Product design, app interfaces, and design systems.
Our default scope for ui / ux design includes: User research & flows, Wireframes, High-fidelity screens, Interactive prototype, Dev handoff & specs. Turn optional items on or off in the calculator to match how you actually work.
Deposits and getting paid
Take a deposit before you start. It filters out tyre kickers and protects your time. 50 percent up front is standard for project work.
Revisions and scope creep
Cap your revision rounds in writing. Anything beyond the included rounds is billed at your hourly rate. This is the single best defence against scope creep.
Common questions
- How much should I charge for ui / ux design?
- For US freelancers using our default scope, ui / ux design projects typically land between $2,240 and $16,250. That range reflects the Charge less / Charge more slider in the tool (0.4x to 3x on the suggested rate). Your market and experience may sit anywhere in that band.
- What should a ui / ux design quote include?
- At minimum: User research & flows, Wireframes, and High-fidelity screens. Our calculator pre-selects the usual deliverables for ui / ux design so you can start from a realistic scope instead of a blank page.
- Hourly rate or project total?
- The calculator supports hourly, per-item, and whole-project pricing. Most ui / ux design quotes start hourly until scope is locked, then switch to a project total for the final client-facing number.