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$151,425
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Design Director is $151,425 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $106,539 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $44,886 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of Design?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Design | $181,283 /yr |
| Senior Director of Design | $265,364 /yr |
| Vice President of Design | $275,180 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Design Director in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Design Director in United States. Employers include Meta, Microsoft and WeWork.
Top Paying Companies
For Design Director in United States
| 1 | Meta | $311,165 | |
| 2 | Microsoft | $260,229 | |
| 3 | WeWork | $230,416 | |
| 4 | McKinsey & Company | $225,834 | |
| 5 | Motorola Mobility | $224,163 | |
| 6 | adidas | $207,590 | |
| 7 | USAA | $206,051 | |
| 8 | NIKE | $205,974 | |
| 9 | AOL | $205,680 | |
| 10 | Macy's | $205,240 |
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Design Director Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Design Director in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Design Director in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $260,229, Real Estate with a median total pay of $230,416, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $208,446, Insurance with a median total pay of $206,051, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $201,306.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Design Director are Meta, Microsoft, and Code and Theory.
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What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?
Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
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Design Director pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Design Director is $106,539 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Design Director salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1815 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Design Director employees.
The highest salary for a Design Director in United States is $174,257 per year.
The lowest salary for a Design Director in United States is $65,137 per year.
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