Content has loaded

Senior designer salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$109,394
Average $109,394
Low $66,566
High $179,777

The average salary for a senior designer is $109,394 per year in the United States. 2.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 5, 2026).

Senior Designer job openings in United States

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Creative Designer 2
Illinois Farm Bureau3.6out of 5 stars.
Bloomington, IL
$62,000 - $85,250 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Designer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Zachary Piper Solutions
 
$332,692per year
View company
Nokia
 
$300,000per year
MERCOR
 
$291,200per year
Samsung Semiconductor Inc (US)
 
$279,143per year
HPE Juniper Networking
 
$275,925per year
IBM
 
$249,325per year

Looking to Hire?

Post a Job
Post a JobFind the right candidate on Indeed

Highest paying cities for Senior Designers near United States

  1. Irving, TX
    $151,442 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $148,901 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $131,213 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $122,002 per year
  5. Irvine, CA
    $119,959 per year

Where can a Senior Designer earn more?

Compare salaries for Senior Designers in different locations
vs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Senior Designer

The average salary for a Senior Designer is $109,394 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 2.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 5, 2026.

Senior Designer jobs on Indeed - find your next one today.

Senior Designer salaries typically range between a low of $66,566 and a high of $179,777 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Senior Designer include Irving, TX at $151,442 per year, San Francisco, CA at $148,901 per year, and Austin, TX at $131,213 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Senior Designer include Zachary Piper Solutions ($332,692 per year) and Nokia ($300,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Senior Designer salary compares to related positions:

  • Associate Designer: Average $49,194 per year
  • Designer: Average $84,246 per year
  • Senior Designer: Average $109,328 per year
  • Entry Level Designer: Average $32.48 per hour
  • Junior Designer: Average $62,523 per year

How much do similar professions as Senior Designer get paid in United States?

Associate Designer

Job openings
Average $49,194 per year