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Graphic designer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$23.70
Average $23.70
Low $13.68
High $41.06

The average salary for a graphic designer is $23.70 per hour in the United States. 6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Graphic Designer job openings in United States

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Graphic Design Assistant - Wor...
University of Utah4.1out of 5 stars.
Salt Lake City, UT
$14.50 an hour
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Graphic Designer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Viasat
 
$206,500per year
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UNIQLO
 
$204,589per year
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Graham Packaging Company
 
$195,000per year
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AeroSafe Global
 
$187,200per year
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Chaffin Luhana LLP
 
$182,000per year
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Winston Retail
 
$182,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Graphic Designers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $34.45 per hour
  2. Nashville, TN
    $30.89 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $29.49 per hour
  4. Columbus, OH
    $27.58 per hour
  5. New York, NY
    $26.82 per hour

Where can a Graphic Designer earn more?

Compare salaries for Graphic Designers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Graphic Designer get paid in United States?

Entry Level Graphic Designer

Job openings
Average $18.57 per hour

Senior Graphic Designer

Job openings
Average $80,350 per year

Junior Graphic Designer

Job openings
Average $51,862 per year