UX Job Roles & Estimated Monthly Engagement Costs
Comprehensive Guide to UX Positions and Professional Engagement Rates
Find the right UX professional for your team with our detailed breakdown of job roles, responsibilities, and competitive engagement rates. All rates reflect full-time engagement with experienced professionals.
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Get Matched with UX TalentResearch & Strategy Roles
Roles focused on user research, strategy development, and service design
UX Researcher
$11,000 – $14,000/monthConducts user research to inform design decisions and product strategy.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our UX Researchers (NAICS 541611, SOC 15-2051) conduct comprehensive user research for federal health IT systems, ensuring compliance with human factors standards and regulatory requirements.
NAICS: 541611, 541990 | SOC: 15-2051 | GS Series: GS-0343
- User interviews and ethnographic research
- Usability testing and user feedback analysis
- Competitive analysis and market research
- Persona development and user journey mapping
- Research synthesis and actionable insights
Benefits by Organization Size:
Access research expertise for product decisions
Validate design decisions with user insights
Ensure federal compliance and user-centered design
Senior UX Researcher
$14,000 – $18,000/monthLeads complex research initiatives and mentors junior researchers.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our Senior UX Researchers (NAICS 541611, SOC 15-2051) lead complex research initiatives for federal health IT, ensuring compliance with human factors standards and regulatory requirements.
NAICS: 541611, 541990 | SOC: 15-2051 | GS Series: GS-0343
- Advanced research methodologies and statistical analysis
- Research strategy and roadmap development
- Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
- Research team leadership and mentoring
- Executive presentation and strategic recommendations
Benefits by Organization Size:
Access senior research leadership for critical decisions
Lead research strategy and mentor internal teams
Drive research strategy and ensure federal compliance
Service Designer
$12,000 – $15,000/monthDesigns end-to-end service experiences and optimizes customer journeys.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our Service Designers (NAICS 541611, 541618, SOC 13-1111) design comprehensive service experiences for federal health IT systems, optimizing patient and provider workflows across multiple touchpoints.
NAICS: 541611, 541618 | SOC: 13-1111 | GS Series: GS-0343
- Service blueprinting and customer journey mapping
- Process optimization and workflow design
- Cross-channel experience design
- Organizational change management
- Service prototyping and testing
Benefits by Organization Size:
Optimize service delivery and customer experience
Design seamless cross-channel experiences
Transform complex federal service delivery
Human-Centered Design Consultant
$13,000 – $16,000/monthApplies human-centered design principles to solve complex problems.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our Human-Centered Design Consultants (NAICS 541611, 541618, SOC 13-1111) apply HCD principles to federal health IT challenges, ensuring solutions prioritize user needs while meeting regulatory requirements.
NAICS: 541611, 541618 | SOC: 13-1111 | GS Series: GS-0343
- Human-centered design methodology application
- Complex problem-solving and innovation
- Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
- Design thinking workshops and training
- Strategic design consulting and advisory
Benefits by Organization Size:
Apply proven HCD methods to solve problems
Transform organizational approach to design
Drive federal innovation through human-centered design
UX Strategist
$13,000 – $17,000/monthDevelops UX strategy and aligns user experience with business goals.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our UX Strategists (NAICS 541611, 541618, SOC 13-1111) develop comprehensive UX strategies for federal health IT initiatives, aligning user experience with mission objectives and compliance requirements.
NAICS: 541611, 541618 | SOC: 13-1111 | GS Series: GS-0343
- UX strategy and roadmap development
- Business goal alignment and KPI definition
- Competitive analysis and market positioning
- Stakeholder management and executive communication
- Design thinking facilitation and workshops
Benefits by Organization Size:
Develop clear UX strategy for product success
Align UX with business objectives and KPIs
Drive federal mission through strategic UX planning
UX Program Manager
$14,000 – $18,000/monthManages UX programs and coordinates cross-functional UX initiatives.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our UX Program Managers (NAICS 541611, 541618, SOC 13-1111) manage comprehensive UX programs for federal health IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and regulatory compliance.
NAICS: 541611, 541618 | SOC: 13-1111 | GS Series: GS-0343
- UX program strategy and roadmap development
- Cross-functional UX initiative coordination
- Stakeholder management and executive communication
- UX team leadership and resource allocation
- Program metrics and success measurement
Benefits by Organization Size:
Coordinate UX initiatives across your organization
Manage UX programs and ensure strategic alignment
Drive federal UX transformation and compliance
Design & Prototyping Roles
Roles focused on visual design, prototyping, and user interface creation
Junior UX Designer
$8,000 – $11,000/monthCreates user-centered designs and interactive prototypes for digital products.
- Wireframing and prototyping
- User interface design and visual design
- Information architecture and navigation design
- Design system development and maintenance
- User testing and design iteration
Benefits by Organization Size:
Access expert design without a full-time hire
Scale for new projects or compliance needs
Improve adoption, compliance, and ROI for complex systems
UX Designer
$10,000 – $13,000/monthCreates user-centered designs and interactive prototypes.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our UX Designers (NAICS 541611, SOC 15-1255) specialize in crafting intuitive interfaces for federal health IT and commercial clients. They conduct user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing—ensuring every solution meets compliance and user needs.
NAICS: 541611, 541512 | SOC: 15-1255 | GS Series: GS-0343
- Wireframing and prototyping
- User interface design and visual design
- Information architecture and navigation design
- Design system development and maintenance
- User testing and design iteration
Benefits by Organization Size:
Access expert design without a full-time hire
Scale for new projects or compliance needs
Improve adoption, compliance, and ROI for complex systems
Senior UX Designer
$13,000 – $17,000/monthLeads complex design projects and mentors junior designers.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our Senior UX Designers (NAICS 541611, SOC 15-1255) lead complex system design for federal health IT and enterprise clients. They provide strategic design leadership, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with federal accessibility and usability standards.
NAICS: 541611, 541512 | SOC: 15-1255 | GS Series: GS-0343
- Complex system design and architecture
- Design team leadership and mentoring
- Stakeholder management and design presentations
- Design strategy and vision development
- Cross-functional collaboration and design advocacy
Benefits by Organization Size:
Access senior-level expertise for critical projects
Lead design initiatives and mentor internal teams
Drive design strategy and ensure federal compliance
UI Designer
$9,000 – $12,000/monthFocuses on visual design and user interface aesthetics.
- Visual design and branding
- Component design and style guide creation
- Iconography and illustration
- Responsive design and mobile optimization
- Design handoff and developer collaboration
Benefits by Organization Size:
Access visual design expertise for product polish
Create consistent, branded interfaces
Ensure accessibility compliance and brand consistency
Interaction Designer
$11,000 – $14,000/monthSpecializes in interactive elements and micro-interactions.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our Interaction Designers (NAICS 541611, SOC 15-1255) design intuitive interactions for federal health IT systems, ensuring users can efficiently complete critical healthcare tasks.
NAICS: 541611, 541512 | SOC: 15-1255 | GS Series: GS-0343
- Micro-interactions and animation design
- Interactive prototyping and motion design
- Gesture and touch interface design
- Voice and conversational interface design
- Accessibility and inclusive interaction design
Benefits by Organization Size:
Enhance user engagement with thoughtful interactions
Create intuitive interfaces for complex workflows
Design accessible interactions for critical systems
Product Designer
$12,000 – $16,000/monthTakes a holistic approach to product design and user experience.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our Product Designers (NAICS 541611, SOC 15-1255) take a holistic approach to federal health IT product design, ensuring end-to-end user experience excellence while meeting regulatory requirements.
NAICS: 541611, 541512 | SOC: 15-1255 | GS Series: GS-0343
- End-to-end product design and strategy
- User research and market analysis
- Feature prioritization and product roadmap
- Cross-platform design consistency
- Product metrics and success measurement
Benefits by Organization Size:
Access comprehensive product design expertise
Develop cohesive product experiences
Ensure federal compliance and user-centered design
Architecture & Systems Roles
Roles focused on system architecture, design systems, and technical implementation
Information Architect
$11,000 – $14,000/monthDesigns information structures and navigation systems for complex digital products.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our Information Architects (NAICS 541611, SOC 15-1255) design intuitive information structures for federal health IT systems, ensuring users can efficiently navigate complex healthcare workflows.
NAICS: 541611, 541512 | SOC: 15-1255 | GS Series: GS-0343
- Information architecture and site mapping
- Navigation design and user flow optimization
- Content organization and taxonomy development
- Search functionality and findability optimization
- Information hierarchy and labeling systems
Benefits by Organization Size:
Organize complex information for better user experience
Optimize navigation and content structure
Design scalable information architecture for complex systems
UX/UI Developer
$11,000 – $14,000/monthBridges design and development with technical implementation skills.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our UX/UI Developers (NAICS 541512, 541511, SOC 15-1255) implement accessible, compliant interfaces for federal health IT systems, ensuring technical feasibility while maintaining design integrity.
NAICS: 541512, 541511 | SOC: 15-1255 | GS Series: GS-2210
- Interactive prototyping and front-end development
- Design system implementation and maintenance
- Performance optimization and accessibility
- Design-to-development handoff optimization
- Technical feasibility assessment and guidance
Benefits by Organization Size:
Bridge design and development for faster delivery
Implement design systems and maintain consistency
Ensure federal compliance and technical excellence
Design Operations Manager
$13,000 – $17,000/monthManages design operations and optimizes design team workflows.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our Design Operations Managers (NAICS 541611, 541618, SOC 13-1111) optimize design operations for federal health IT teams, ensuring efficient delivery while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
NAICS: 541611, 541618 | SOC: 13-1111 | GS Series: GS-0343
- Design operations strategy and optimization
- Design team workflow and process management
- Design tool and system administration
- Design quality assurance and standards
- Design team performance and metrics
Benefits by Organization Size:
Optimize design processes for efficiency
Scale design operations and maintain quality
Ensure federal compliance and operational excellence
Specialized Roles
Roles with specialized expertise in accessibility, usability, content, and analytics
Accessibility Specialist
$10,000 – $13,000/monthEnsures digital products are accessible to users with disabilities.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our Accessibility Specialists (NAICS 541611, SOC 15-1255) ensure federal health IT systems meet WCAG standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.
NAICS: 541611, 541512 | SOC: 15-1255 | GS Series: GS-0343
- WCAG compliance testing and remediation
- Accessibility audit and evaluation
- Assistive technology testing and optimization
- Accessibility training and education
- Inclusive design consultation and guidance
Benefits by Organization Size:
Ensure accessibility compliance for all users
Meet legal requirements and expand user base
Achieve federal compliance and inclusive design
UX Content Strategist
$9,000 – $12,000/monthDevelops content strategies that enhance user experience.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our UX Content Strategists (NAICS 541611, SOC 15-1255) develop user-centered content strategies for federal health IT systems, ensuring clear communication of critical healthcare information.
NAICS: 541611 | SOC: 15-1255 | GS Series: GS-0343
- Content strategy and information architecture
- Content audit and optimization
- User-centered content design
- Content governance and standards
- Content performance measurement
Benefits by Organization Size:
Create clear, user-friendly content
Develop content strategies that support user goals
Ensure federal compliance and clear communication
Usability Engineer
$11,000 – $14,000/monthSpecializes in usability testing and user experience optimization.
Federal Health IT Focus: Our Usability Engineers (NAICS 541512, 541990, SOC 15-1255) conduct comprehensive usability testing for federal health IT systems, ensuring compliance with human factors standards and regulatory requirements.
NAICS: 541512, 541990 | SOC: 15-1255 | GS Series: GS-0855
- Usability testing and evaluation
- Heuristic evaluation and expert review
- User interface optimization
- Usability metrics and measurement
- Usability training and best practices
Benefits by Organization Size:
Validate usability and identify improvement opportunities
Ensure user-friendly interfaces and workflows
Meet federal usability standards and compliance
Federal Classification Reference
Federal agencies and clients may search for UX services using specific codes. Our services align with the following classifications:
NAICS Codes
Custom Computer Programming Services
Computer Systems Design Services
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Other Management Consulting Services
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
SOC Codes
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Data Scientists
Management Analysts
GS Series
Management and Program Analyst
Information Technology Management
Electronics Engineering
Note: Federal UX and HCD roles are often classified under the GS-0343 (Management and Program Analyst) series, especially for roles like UX Strategist, Service Designer, and Program Manager.
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