UX Designer Salary in Hawaii: $103K Median

The average UX Designer salary in Hawaii is $102,900 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $73,500 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $173,250 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

UX Designers in Hawaii earn approximately 5% more than the US national median ($98,000 nationally vs $102,900 in Hawaii). Hawaii's cost-of-living index of 190 partially offsets the higher salary.

Yes — UX Designer salaries in Hawaii grew approximately 340.0% year-over-year, from $23,386 in 2025 to $102,900 in 2026. This reflects the broader Design sector's wage growth, driven by Figma and AI-assisted design demand.

Hawaii has no major metros in our database — fallback to the closest tracked city for detailed breakdowns.

UX roles growing 8% with strong demand at SaaS and enterprise companies. Senior/staff UX designers earning $200K+. Hawaii's top industries include Tourism, Military/Defense, Agriculture, and the state's unemployment rate is 2.9% — a tight labor market favoring candidates.

Yes, Hawaii has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $102,900, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: Figma, AI-assisted design, Design systems, User research, Accessibility. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Hawaii employers.

Senior product designers at peer SaaS companies are at $X plus equity. I'd like base in that range plus an RSU grant aligned with engineering at the same level. Beyond base, negotiate: RSU / equity grant aligned with engineering ladder, Annual hardware refresh (Mac, monitor, iPad), Software / Figma / Adobe license budget, Conference budget (Config, FITC) and learning stipend. Walk-away anchor for Hawaii: $91,875.