How much does a Graphic Design make?
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$51,462
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Graphic Design is $51,462 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $48,654 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 $2,808 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designer | $46,512 /yr |
| Senior Graphic Designer | $69,198 /yr |
| Adjunct Graphic Designer | $59,166 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Graphic Design in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Graphic Design in United States. Employers include Google, Rocket Companies and Walt Disney Company.
Top Paying Companies
For Graphic Design in United States
| 1 | $84,460 | ||
| 2 | Rocket Companies | $71,899 | |
| 3 | Walt Disney Company | $67,002 | |
| 4 | Pentagram Design | $63,993 | |
| 5 | Manhattan Group | $57,154 | |
| 6 | Walt Disney Imagineering | $56,800 | |
| 7 | Freelancer | $56,629 | |
| 8 | Michigan State University | $52,132 | |
| 9 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | $51,474 |
For Graphic Designer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Graphic Designer?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Graphic Designer | $46,512 /yr |
| Senior Graphic Designer | $69,198 /yr |
| Adjunct Graphic Designer | $59,166 /yr |
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Graphic Design Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Graphic Design in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Graphic Design in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $84,460, Financial Services with a median total pay of $71,899, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $65,497, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $57,154, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $56,800.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$56,800
1% Lower than other industries
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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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Graphic Design pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Graphic Design is $48,654 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Graphic Design salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1494 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Graphic Design employees.
The highest salary for a Graphic Design in United States is $70,635 per year.
The lowest salary for a Graphic Design in United States is $33,513 per year.
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