How much does a Design Manager make?
Experience
- All years of Experience
- 0-1 Years
- 1-3 Years
- 4-6 Years
- 7-9 Years
- 10-14 Years
- 15+ Years
Industry
- All industries
- Legal
- Aerospace & Defense
- Agriculture
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
- Management & Consulting
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services
- Personal Consumer Services
- Education
- Financial Services
- Government & Public Administration
- Healthcare
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Media & Communication
- Nonprofit & NGO
- Energy, Mining & Utilities
- Real Estate
- Restaurants & Food Service
- Retail & Wholesale
- Telecommunications
- Transportation & Logistics
- Hotels & Travel Accommodation
- Human Resources & Staffing
$149K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Design Manager is $149,012 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $122,509 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 $26,503 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $119K-$189K/yr?
For Design Manager
Download as data table
What is the total pay trajectory for Design Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Design Manager | $149,012 /yr |
| Senior Design Manager | $209,177 /yr |
| Lead Design Manager | $217,307 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Design Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Design Manager in United States. Employers include Google, Meta and LinkedIn.
For Design Manager
Download as data table
What is the total pay trajectory for Design Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Design Manager | $149,012 /yr |
| Senior Design Manager | $209,177 /yr |
| Lead Design Manager | $217,307 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Design Manager at different companies?
- Popular
- Most Reports
- Salary: high to low
- Salary: low to high
$130,902
/ yr
$182,713
/ yr
$152,771
/ yr
$255,135
/ yrIs this salary info helpful?
Let’s pay it forward! The Glassdoor community relies on people like you to share accurate salary info to promote fair compensation everywhere
$143,420
/ yr
$203,959
/ yr
$192,539
/ yr
$127,516
/ yr
$139,039
/ yr
$149,751
/ yrDesign Manager Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Design Manager in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Design Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $252,533, Financial Services with a median total pay of $182,713, Real Estate with a median total pay of $175,204, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $158,800, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $149,602.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
Recent Salaries Shared
For design manager
Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$157K | $3K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$121K | $18K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
$85K | $4K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 7-9 years
/yr
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
$50K | $45K
Submitted 2 days ago
Design Manager pay FAQ
The average salary for a Design Manager is $149,012 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1565 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Design Manager employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Design Manager in United States is $188,678 per year.
The lowest salary for a Design Manager in United States is $118,894 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Design Manager or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Design Manager.