What is the average salary for design jobs?

Based on 1029 job listings, the average salary range for design jobs is $132k - $181k USD per year.

What is the median design salary?

The median salary range for design jobs is $125k - $173k USD per year, meaning half of listed positions pay above this range and half pay below.

Do design salaries vary by region?

Yes, design salaries vary significantly by region. See the regional breakdown on this page for a comparison of compensation across different geographies.

How can I find design jobs with the best salaries?

Browse our design job listings and look for the salary badge on job cards. You can also check the top-paying roles and companies listed on this page to find the highest-paying design positions.

Design Salary Guide 2026 - Avg $132K-$181K

Key Salary Stats

Average Range

$132k - $181k

Median Range

$125k - $173k

50th percentile

Top 10% Earn

$200k+

90th percentile

Entry Level

$90k - $120k

25th percentile

Salary by Experience Level

Starting Salary

Entry Level$90k

Mid Level$125k

Senior$169k

Top Earners$200k

Design Salary Guide 2026

Key Salary Stats

Salary by Experience Level

Design Salaries by Region

Europe

North America

Worldwide

Top Paying Design Roles

Product Design Director

Director Of Product Design

Head Of Design

Design Director

Principal Product Designer

Senior Manager

Staff Product Designer

Senior Design Manager

Director

Product Design Manager

Top Paying Companies for Design

Tenstorrent

Okx

Samsungsemiconductor

Airtable

Figma

Grammarly

Mercury

Pinterest

Vercel

Waymo

Design Jobs with Salary

Visual Product Designer

Creative Lead, Marketing

Art Director

Associate Director, Visual Design (Digital & E-Commerce)

Senior Product Designer

Associate UI/UX Designer

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