CNN employees working as Designer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 9% lower than the average of Designer professionals at CNN worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Designer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $75,369 per year (estimate) and goes up to $270,478 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Designer at CNN is $100,007 per year or $48 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $179,888 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $75,006 (25th percentile) and $136,779 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by CNN Designer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Designer professionals typically earn between $36 and $66 per hour.
Designer professionals typically earn between $6,250 and $11,398 monthly.
Designer with an estimated total pay of $69K - $118K/yr