Designer Salaries

The average salary for a Designer is US$74,834 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 28775 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Designer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Designer in United States is US$95,433 per year.

The lowest salary for a Designer in United States is US$58,893 per year.

Designers earn salaries similar to the pay of other creative professionals including graphic designers, animators, journalists, editors and illustrators. They are employed by firms across industries, as well as marketing agencies and consultancies. They can earn additional income by teaching as an adjunct at art schools or by taking on freelance projects.

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Designers work in a billion-dollar industry and, per Glassdoor's anonymous ratings, approximately 67% of them are happy with their current salary. Although the average designer salary is $69,920.54, education, experience, and the type of industry you work in all contribute to your salary potential.

The average salary of a designer is between $47,491.06 and $118,506.85, which includes commissions, tips, bonuses, insurance packages, and profit-sharing. Experiences and education can help you advance along your career path as a designer and can help you earn an average total pay of $74,834.10. Entry-level positions may include internships, while senior-level positions include managerial roles.

Obtaining an advanced degree, including degrees in fashion merchandising, graphic design, or a Bachelor of Design, can help you earn top dollar in designer jobs. Most employers often prefer you to hold a bachelor's degree, but some entry-level positions may allow two-year degrees, a technical education, or on-the-job training. Depending on your field, certifications also help advance your designer career and can result in more money. Interior designers should work toward CIDQ or NCIDQ certifications, while those in the fashion industry should focus on CAD technologies, drawing, and art classes.

The best way to negotiate a higher designer salary for designer jobs is to know your worth. Search what designers make in your area and learn what the top companies pay individuals in these positions. Consider your level of experience and education and add these factors to your base pay. During the negotiation process, be ready to ask what's being budgeted for the position. Provide evidence-based facts of your past accomplishments and experience and detail why you'd be an asset to a specific organization. If pay is non-negotiable, try to negotiate added vacation days, commissions, and bonuses.

About 67.06% of Designer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $4,914 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Designer in United States as a good salary.

Designer professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $47,491 and $118,507 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $74,834 following the average career path of a Designer.