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How much does Visual Design make?
Total pay range
$100K - $158K/yr
$125K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$82K - $126K/yrBase pay
$17K - $32K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 20253K Salaries submitted
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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.
Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Visual Design in United States are Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $141,801 and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $94,406.
Management & Consulting
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Visual Design is frog.
Frequently asked questions about Visual Designer salaries
The average salary for Visual Designer is $124,865 per year or $60 per hour, with top earners making up to $194,355 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $99,689 (25th percentile) to $158,078 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2990 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Visual Designer employees.
The highest salary for Visual Designer is $158,078 per year, $13,173 per month or $76 per hour.
The lowest salary for Visual Designer is $99,689 per year, $8,307 per month or $48 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Visual Designer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $62,229 per year (estimate) and goes up to $140,142 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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