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Graphic designer salary in United States

How much does a Graphic Designer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.60
Average $21.60
Low $12.82
High $36.39
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a graphic designer is $21.60 per hour in the United States. 8k salaries reported, updated at November 25, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in the United States

Years of experiencePer hour
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1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
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Top companies for Graphic Designers in United States

  1. Dexian DISYS
    3.5
    385 reviews44 salaries reported
    $34.69per hour
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Highest paying cities for Graphic Designers near United States

  1. Atlanta, GA
    $26.83 per hour
    63 salaries reported
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $25.17 per hour
    192 salaries reported
  3. Austin, TX
    $24.94 per hour
    48 salaries reported
  1. Denver, CO
    $24.70 per hour
    54 salaries reported
  2. San Diego, CA
    $24.63 per hour
    79 salaries reported
  3. New York, NY
    $23.81 per hour
    286 salaries reported
  1. Dallas, TX
    $22.21 per hour
    68 salaries reported
  2. Houston, TX
    $21.96 per hour
    107 salaries reported
  3. Orlando, FL
    $20.62 per hour
    39 salaries reported
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Where can a Graphic Designer earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Graphic Designers

Most recommended skill

User Research(earn +89.85% more)

The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 34.21% since 2018. Graphic Designers with this skill earn +89.85% more than the average base salary, which is $21.60 per hour.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
201217increase by 17
201387increase by 411.76%
2014106increase by 21.84%
201598decrease by 7.55%
201699increase by 1.02%
201726decrease by 73.74%
201838increase by 46.15%
201925decrease by 34.21%

Top companies hiring Graphic Designers with the recommended skill

AWL Strategies LLC
RLA Engineering
Liberty University
CELLA
Netflix
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Top fields of study
Fine Arts Degree
+12.15%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SkillsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
125 jobs177
81 jobs89
41 jobs45
58 jobs67
1,827 jobs2,411
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Most common benefits for Graphic Designers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Work from home
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 1,418 ratings

43% of Graphic Designers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Designer

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Average $73,598 per year

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Common questions about salaries for a Graphic Designer

How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a graphic designer?

To find out about the appropriate salary for a graphic designer, please visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry, and experience.

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How much do similar professions to graphic designer get paid?

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Do graphic designers make good money?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), graphic designers earn a respectable living compared to the average for all occupations.

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