The salary trajectory of a Principal Designer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $66,574 per year (estimate) and goes up to $270,625 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Designer at MetaLab is $198,893 per year or $96 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $334,519 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $152,628 (25th percentile) and $262,783 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by MetaLab Principal Designer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Designer professionals typically earn between $73 and $126 per hour.
Principal Designer professionals typically earn between $12,719 and $21,899 monthly.