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Our recent dive into the Salary Transparency Survey has unveiled some fascinating insights, and we can't wait to share them! Interested in all results? Read more here.
1. Role & Employment: A substantial 88.8% of you are crafting magic in the realm of product/UX design, with 87.4% living that full-time life.
2. Geography & Identity: The design pulse is strong in North America—home to 50.9% of our respondents. Notably, 68% identify as women, amplifying their voice in the design community.
3. Experience & Growth: With 30% having 4-6 years of experience and 44.8% at senior positions, our community is a blend of seasoned professionals and emerging talents.
4. Compensation Insights: The sweet spot for many is the USD$100,000 – USD$119,000 salary bracket. And while 54.7% navigate without stocks, an encouraging 19.1% have RSUs or stock options lighting their path.
5. Community Pulse: A special shoutout to the 38.7% waving the femke.design flag. For those not yet on board—there’s always room for more brilliance!
Want to dive into more? Review the full breakdown here.
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