Upwork UX/UI Design jobs: what clients really pay and when to apply
We read 4,075 UX/UI Design jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, out of 1,587,735 Upwork jobs we track. Here is what they show about pay, timing and which clients actually hire.
- $25/hrmedian offer on new UX/UI Design jobs
- $19/hrwhat the same clients paid before
- 6 in 10jobs end in a hire (clients who hired before)
- 27%already have invites out minutes after posting
What do UX/UI Design clients really pay on Upwork?
They advertise $25/hr. They actually paid $19/hr on average before.
- $25/hroffered on new jobs
- $19/hrthese clients paid before
When do UX/UI Design jobs get posted most on Upwork?
Most UX/UI Design jobs post Mon–Wed, 12–3pm UTC.
- Mon–Wedbusiest days to post
- 23%posted 11pm–7am UTC
How often do UX/UI Design clients actually hire on Upwork?
UX/UI Design clients who've hired before hire on 6 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- 6 in 10jobs end in a hire, from clients who hired before
- 45%from clients who never hired anyone
How many UX/UI Design jobs already have someone picked on Upwork?
27% of UX/UI Design jobs already had invites out when we saw them, minutes after posting.
- 27%already had invites out
- 7%already interviewing
How many UX/UI Design clients haven't verified payment on Upwork?
40% of UX/UI Design jobs come from clients with no verified payment method.
- 40%from clients with no verified payment
- 74%of those never hired anyone
Do “Expert” UX/UI Design jobs pay expert rates on Upwork?
9% of “Expert” UX/UI Design jobs pay under $15/hr.
- 9%of Expert jobs pay under $15/hr
- $35/hrmedian Expert offer
Which country pays UX/UI Design freelancers the most on Upwork?
Ukraine pays UX/UI Design freelancers the most, at $33/hr.
- $33/hrUkraine pays the most
- $30/hrSwitzerland is 2nd
Is UX/UI Design growing or dying on Upwork?
UX/UI Design jobs are down 19% vs the 3 months before.
- -19%change vs the previous 3 months
- $25/hrmedian hourly offer
Recent UX/UI Design jobs on Upwork
The newest UX/UI Design jobs we saw. Good ones get invites within minutes, so open them fast.
- Truck Camper Configurator UX ImprovementHourly · United States · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- WebsiteHourly · Bangladesh · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Bring my crowdfunding website to the next level.$25–80/hr · Canada · Spent $17k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Product designer to design a groundbreaking clinician experience vision$20–25/hr · United Kingdom · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Cinema box postersHourly · Switzerland · Spent $4.3k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Paid Test: Redesign 1 Financial Dashboard Screen (Potential Long-Term Project)$20–50/hr · Indonesia · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- B2B Dealer Portal Design and Development$10,000 fixed · Canada · Spent $14k · 20 to 50 proposals · Oct 21
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- How much do UX/UI Design jobs pay on Upwork?
- New UX/UI Design jobs on Upwork offer $25/hr (median). The same clients paid $19/hr on average on their past jobs. The median hourly offer over the last 3 months is $25/hr.
- When is the best time to apply for UX/UI Design jobs on Upwork?
- Most UX/UI Design jobs post Mon–Wed, 12–3pm UTC. Apply fast: 27% of UX/UI Design jobs already have invites out minutes after posting.
- Do UX/UI Design clients on Upwork actually hire?
- UX/UI Design clients who've hired before hire on 6 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- How many UX/UI Design jobs on Upwork are risky?
- 40% of UX/UI Design jobs come from clients with no verified payment method. Check that a client's payment is verified before you spend Connects.
- Do Expert-level UX/UI Design jobs pay more?
- 9% of “Expert” UX/UI Design jobs pay under $15/hr.
- Which country pays UX/UI Design freelancers the most on Upwork?
- Ukraine pays UX/UI Design freelancers the most, at $33/hr.
- Is UX/UI Design growing or dying on Upwork?
- UX/UI Design jobs are down 19% vs the 3 months before.
- Where do these UX/UI Design numbers come from?
- From 4,075 UX/UI Design jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, part of the 1,587,735 jobs Upwork X-Ray has tracked since July 2025. New jobs arrive every minute and the numbers update every few hours. Upwork X-Ray is free and not affiliated with Upwork.