UX Design Salary - How much I make 

You are not bragging, you are HELPING other female designers like me. Thank you so much for sharing.

As a young woman making 6-figures as well I really appreciate you sharing this. It’s kinda weird that money is so taboo, and making that kind of money doesn’t mean you have it all figured out. It’s so empowering to see another WOC be so empowered!!!

Tips from a recruiter: - Beat your recruiter/hiring manager to the punch by asking first in the phone screen what the salary expectations are for the role. This is perfectly normal and don't think it's going to cost you the opportunity. Depending on your state, for California at least, they are legally required to give you some range + they are not legally allowed to ask you what your past salaries were. Play this to your advantage! But also, don't negotiate salary during the first screen :) if you know it's well below what you're making, you can always tell them that the salary is too low for you. If they ask you what your expectations are, always give them a range, not a solid number. Shoot for $5-$10k more than what you're making. For example, if you're making $50k right now, you can ask for $55k-$65k. - It's good to aim high but also be realistic. If you live in a not-so-urban city and you're shooting for a SF salary, that's not going to work. Glassdoor is a great resource for how much people in your field in your area make. Like the video states, it's good to connect with people in your field to get an understanding of what the current market is like. - If you know you're getting low-balled, negotiate but do it strategically. If you're just going to negotiate at every call you have with the Hiring Manager/Recruiter, you're going to risk losing your offer. Not only know your worth, but be able to talk about your worth and translate it to help you get that $$$. If you're moving from a different state to an area say like SF, ask if the company is willing to do a sign-on/relocation bonus (if they offer it) to offset for the base salary if you can't negotiate further. - Shop. Around. I can't stress this enough. Shopping around and seeing what's out there will really help you compare your offers. - If you're going to a startup that's offering stock options: understand the business trajectory (if they're enterprise, understand customer churn + growth, ARR + meeting ARR goals, growth of company in hiring, plans for IPO.), how much your equity is worth, etc. - Internships are KEY. Even if you're a bootcamp grad, try to have internships or go into a program that has connections to internships. Real life work experience > teaching assistant responsibilities/roles.

I don't really comment a lot but just wanted to say that i still remember the day that you posted about your career change and how people were triggered by the fact that you invested 10k into yourself. Even if i don't know you i do feel proud of you so cheers to success ✨

UX brings immense business value to a product. We earn every cent!

3:34 is where she actually starts talking about it.

Congratulations!! :D Did not know UX Designers were compensated this much! So cool to see artists / creatives being compensated fairly for their contributions to the world.

Really appreciate your transparency and so excited about your growth in UX, Christine! Thanks for taking the time to create quality content and sharing your insights!

Thank you so much for this video, I cannot tell you how lost, insecure and confused I was feeling about everything pertaining to salary. I'm also a female POC and your journey and attitude has given me such a boost of confidence! I also REALLY appreciate what you said at the end, the reminder that we are worth more than what we produce. I've been so stressed lately about my career that I think I kind of forgot that, so that reminder was sorely needed for me. Thank you so much once again, you've helped me more than you know x

soooo I stumbled across your channel when I was having a quarter life crisis and wow I am here to stay, love your content!! I hope to explore UX Design in Games and am starting that journey one step at a time, starting with your content! Thank you for all that you do, Christine!

Thank you so much for sharing this priceless information! As someone who is looking to switch careers, this is really encouraging. I’m currently a quality assurance engineer but my heart has always been in the UX design and conception, and now even more so because I get to see how sometimes is really difficult for users to use certain software because it’s not friendly enough for them so it gets frustrating for everyone. I’m so excited to start this new path in life :)

Thank you so much for this, it's incredibly motivating 😁I've been a designer for years but just transitioned into UX and the salary jump from Web Designer to UX was amazing but I had no idea the ceiling was so high!! You've given me so much hope for the future and motivated me to keep learning and perfecting my craft. ❤️

Great video Christine! My favorite one of yours so far. Soothing and educational. All the right feels. :)

Thank you for this. I’ve been researching this career since the pandemic started because I’m not happy at my current job. I’m learning a lot of wonderful information!

Love all of your content & super appreciate you laying it all out there. Graduating in UX soon and as a woman and POC it’s so important to have the skill set to really be able to advocate for yourself and know what the industry standards are. Thanks for all the quality info!

My heart is beating so fast right now. This is my first time watching your video and honestly thought the still shot for the video was probably click bait but it's not (sorry girl!!!) Thank you so much for your transparency. As a woman thinking about getting into UX design coming from a degree in Web Development, it is encouraging to see more and more videos of women sharing their stories.

as a 18 y/o who’s starting school for UX design in the fall this was really helpful!! thank you!!

Thank you for the insight! As a person of color, is really hard to gauge your value as you start your career. So thank you for sharing your career journey thus far :)

Crazy how 42k in San Francisco is barely surviving, but living a good life in Florida.

thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us and being so transparent ☺️ through your videos alone, it is clear to see the amount of hard work and effort you put into both your career and hobbies, and it really inspires me to follow in your footsteps. i'm a current junior in university majoring in software engineering, and still kinda facing a lot of unknowns about my future. your videos really motivate me into trying to find a balance between the things i like and my work life, so thank you for that!

Thank you for sharing such a personal and touchy matter. I esp like how you address this issue when it comes to minorities. Good work!

so grateful you shared this! i’ve just finished a boot camp and am on the job hunt in SF. I know how personal this information is so i really appreciate the openness.

Thank you so, so much for your courage and bravery! You put in the work to achieve your results, you should be PROUD. Plus, I think a lot of people fail to realize that all our stigma against sharing salary literally comes from the people at the top that want to control us. When we work out and achieve a healthier body, we are celebrated when we share that. When we find love and get married, we are celebrated when we share that. When we put so much time, energy, and passion into our education and career, it's suddenly "bragging" and we should NOT be proud of that. It's ridiculous.

This was so incredibly helpful. Thank you for your transparency and encouragement!

Thank you so much for your videos! I'm currently working my way through a UI/UX. bootcamp, transitioning from a Marketing Coordinator/ Graphic Design position which I have been at for 9 years. You are an inspiration! I can't wait to be working alongside creative minds such as yours.

As a professional graphic designer in nyc who is 24 years old and wants to transition into UX this is really inspiring for me thank you so much! I have been learning coding and trying to get all my skills ready to enter a bootcamp when possible. I keep telling myself I will be behind others because I'm already almost mid-twenties but seeing other people do it shows me that it is possible and it means a lot to me that you put these videos out here.

Thank you so so much for sharing your experiences, especially when it comes to finances which can definitely be scary to talk about. I started working really young, doing a bunch of different jobs and always was underpaid, but didn’t argue because I felt “lucky and really grateful” to have even been hired as a young woman in industries I was in. I decided to go into tech mostly for the financial reasons, potential for growth and job security which I’ve never had before. Videos like these are super informative and motivational, especially for us young ladies in the industry! 🖤

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you! I am a recent grad with a degree in Cognitive Science/Design and learning how to advocate for what I need/deserve is so daunting.

I love that you put RBG on your dollar bill illustration. You got me. And very informative.

Love this video so much. I am an entry UX/UI designer and I was worried about having to go through these types of conversations. You have truly eased my mind!

I appreciate you sharing your compensation journey, not everyone talks about it. During my last job offer I asked for more $, unfortunately there was no extra budget. I also asked for more vacation time and I got it due to my previous experience, so there are other areas where you can negotiate. I'm no expert but I wanted to try it, and it worked! Thanks again for this helpful video!

Thank you so much for uploading this! I have been in love with your videos! I am a freshman in college and am I so thankful for your channel! You inspire me and remind me that one day I can become a UX/UI designer as well! ❤️❤️

I love the border on your video, it's so cute and fun 🥰 I appreciate your content, I'm so happy for you and where you are!

I’ve watched all your videos for the past week and it helped me a lot to find which path I want to follow in my career. 🤗 thank you! Keep doing these videos they are super helpful!

Thank you so much for your transparency. I begin my UX/UI bootcamp tomorrow. Your videos have definitely helped.

So helpful to hear this journey as a woman of color. Thanks for sharing Christine!

Thank you for sharing!! I was underpaid once about 3 years ago at my job and i am a person of color so its so sad. Love more people mentioning this!!!

Such a great video! Being able to speak openly about your salary with peers should be more common place so that we can ensure we are being fairly paid. I really commend your courage doing this in an open forum you’re helping a lot of people. You are awesome!

Thanks for sharing this! I transitioned into UX Research a year ago after being in ops for 1.5 years and had a similar trajectory to you - but I have had SUCH a hard time fighting for comp from my company. I know it's time to change companies soon so I can be comped properly! (I want to finish some cool projects and know that the growth here is worth it - you reminded me that early on, it's ok if I'm lowballed if the work is worth it).

Love how honest and genuine you are ❤️

Love this! Makes sense to be transparent about this and helpful for others. Thank you for sharing

Love it! Just discovered your channel after finishing up a ux boot camp! Looking forward to what I can learn from you! Thanks a bunch from D.C.!

Favorite channel so far! Easy to watch and listen. Really inspiring because I am gearing myself up for UX/UI design. Thankssssssssssss

Omg I’m binge watching your videos & not even in UX Design 😂😂😂 honestly this is valuable career advice for any field

I want to become a UX designer when I become older so your videos have inspired me a lot, and have Taught me many things about the job. As I have grown people inform me it’s sometimes good to start early so u can “gain more experience” and so far that seems pretty wise. And that’s where ur videos come in and help, so I want to thank u for that.

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this information with us! I'm a new UX designer planning on relocating to SF and this video was so so helpful!

Wow im so inspired. I'm in my second year working as a Digital Marketing Coordinator. And although my salary is nothing to brag about, it is one of those opportunity jobs where I've been able to take my time and develop my skills and craft. However I've been dragging my feet a bit with school but I feel so motivated now press on because UX and Design is the field I desire to stay in and I'm glad the compensation possibilities are there. Thanks so much!

Thanks for sharing such a private topic. It helps people understand their value as ux / ui designers. I am really interested in seeing you as a mentor.

Thank you for sharing! Been following you for a while now and I love your content about UX-Design. I live in Sweden and Im about to start my education this fall to become a UX-Designer and your videos are so inspiring 😍

Thanks for breaking out the salary ranges! Glad to know I’m in a reasonable spot and what range I can aim towards as I move on up 😊

Thank you so much for this :) Im growing more and more interested in this career

YESSS!!!!!!! loved it. Thank you so much for posting this.

Thank you sooo much for being so open...and for creating such encouraging and empowering content!

So proud of your growth. Thank you for sharing! This video was so inspiring. ✨

Thanks for sharing everything related to UX with us. I do appreciate it.❤

I love that comment of "People of Color" getting low-balled because they don't ask for what they deserve. Coming from immigrant parents I think we (Latino and Asians) were taught to just be content with whatever you're given - even if you bust your ass for it. Just be content. I've learned that you need to negotiate your pay, no matter how "against your culture" that might feel like; as People of Color we need to advocate for ourselves as our Caucasion counterparts do in this country. I've found this to be very rewarding - especially as a 1st gen. here in America.

I decided to do from X-ray Tech to UX Designer. Thank you for keeping me inspired!

Yessss! Congratulations on all your success.

Ughhh I love this so much!! So refreshing and so encouraging! ❤️

I am glad I found this video as I am thinking to change my career into UX/UI. Thanks for sharing your experience and all the information! And I really like how you think when it comes to "growth" vs "money". Thanks again and good luck on everything 😉

Thank you for putting this out there and helping normalize sharing salary information! As a woman of color it’s so helpful to me and I appreciate it!

I'm starting my college with a bachelor's degree in ux this 17th...your videos are setting my standards to what I should crave for in the future, thanks a lot

I'm a graphic designer for 15+ years. I learned a lot from this video. Thank you!

Honestly love this channel

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL! LOVE YOU!

Thank you so much! This is so so helpful to me since I'm working in the Bay Area as the sole product designer (UI AND UX) of a tech startup and I still make just above minimum wage. I've always felt so bad about myself because I'm compensated so low thinking I'm not good enough to make more. Really appreciate your tips on negotiation and asking for what you deserve.

Definitely helpful ...thank you for sharing. It takes gutts to share this kind of info ! Sending you love and positive vibes

Thank you so much! I actually just switched my major from architecture to interaction design and was pretty worried that I wouldn't be compensate well for the work I am doing, once I graduate. This video actually helped me to stop over stressing and worrying about finances and to just pursue the field of ux design with a strong passion. Thank you inspiring me 😁❤

I’m about to start bootcamp and these videos have been so helpful!

Done subscribing, i love how you open yourself in this crazy world .More power to you.

thank you so much you inspired me to change my major from graphic design to ux design

Thanks for sharing your salary progression. really appreciated it because this is very personal :) I will remember to negotiate on my next job!

This video is very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm considering to go for UX design career path and it is really important information that you gave me

Such helpful and transparent info. You’re awesome! Thanks yo

Thank you so much for sharing and talking about such a sensitive subject! Love your channel and content 😊💞

So important to hear this kind of information especially as women! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for sharing this video! Your insight is super helpful and motivating for me, as someone scouting Bootcamps. And I also think it’s great that you are donating to these causes and calling out the damage of anti-blackness, capitalism and productivity. Enjoying the work you’re creating with your platform 🙏🏾

This was very informative. I am going into an interaction design course myself and was wondering if I had maybe made the wrong choice. Thank you so much for proving me wrong!!

You are so nice to share those experience and knowledge. Hope to learn more from your channel and videos. Thank you 😊

omg that was so inspirational! thank you so much

Thanks for keeping it REAL!

Such a cool individual… thank you that was refreshing and generous

Thank you Chunbun for sharing this with us

YES. Thank you soo much for sharing!!

Amazing content chunbun! I like it so much and it was very helpful for me

Great video! Thanks for sharing your insight and being so transparent, Christine :)

Thank you so much for sharing this information. I am also in marketing looking to move into tech. I wanted to pursue something that I could more than pay bills with. So I definitely will be looking into those bootcamps. You have helped me a lot. Appreciate it!

Thanks Christine for such a helpful and honest video! Although I live in Australia and hence salary expectations are different, I loved your pep talk at the end about how it's important to ask as women and have the confidence to advocate for yourself. Subscribed :)

Yes for the negotiation tips!!!! :))) Waiting for that vid!

very informative video and thx for sharing such personal info to help all of us have a better understanding. especially for us new designers lookin to get into the industry 😁

Thank you for this detailed explanation. Appreciate the encouragement to advocate for ourselves :)

Thank you for this, it really helps me a lot to know my worth, this is really helpful 😊 by the way i love your hair chunbuns 😊😊

Thank you for this video. I am a ui designer and web developer about to graduate. I'm trying to get comfortable negotiating salary. I know I'm good enough, but there's still some nervous energy in me. Probably because it'll be my first job. But your advice videos help along with others! Awesome to see poc winning! Gives me confidence in myself as well!

I just love you and your honesty. Truly. You inspired me and encouraged me so much throughout the videos. I’m now trying to transfer from landscape designer to UX designer because I feel this is a future trend and as you said, design has much bigger impact. Your videos are really valuable to help me know about the industry and think through whether it worth it to make this big change. Thank you so much! Girls help girls haha.

If she continues this route of content making. She will be at 100k subscribers in no time. I believe in you!

Thank you so much for sharing this and getting uncomfortable to inform the rest of us :) and the great tip of levels.fyi! I will be sharing this with my cohort, we are newly graduated and have started the job hunt here in Seattle.

I just enrolled in Digital marketing. I will learn about UX design too. I am excited to watch your channel.

Thanks for sharing this very personal information 👍👍

Omg, I love you for this video ❤️ thank you for sharing.

Thanks so much for sharing your inspirational video!! 🙂