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Designer salary in New York State (Updated 2026)

How much does a Designer make in New York State?

Average base salary

$87,395
same
as national average
Average $87,395
Low $52,844
High $144,536

The average salary for a designer is $87,395 per year in New York State. 795 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Designer job openings in New York State

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Handbag Designer
Emperia Inc1.3out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$60 - $75 an hour
Full-time
6 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Designer in New York State

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Citi
 
$375,000per year
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The Custom Group of Companies
 
$280,800per year
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Whatnot
 
$258,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$236,600per year
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tms
 
$234,988per year
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HARVEY
 
$227,875per year
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Highest paying cities for Designers near New York State

  1. Albany, NY
    $114,986 per year
  2. Long Island City, NY
    $101,162 per year
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $93,899 per year
  4. Rochester, NY
    $89,967 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $88,188 per year

Where can a Designer earn more?

Compare salaries for Designers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Designer get paid in New York State?

Associate Designer

Job openings
Average $74,365 per year

Senior Designer

Job openings
Average $107,060 per year

Entry Level Designer

Job openings
Average $31.54 per hour

Junior Designer

Job openings
Average $63,172 per year