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Designer salary in Seattle, WA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Designer make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$90,197
8%
above national average
Average $90,197
Low $65,314
High $124,559

The average salary for a designer is $90,197 per year in Seattle, WA. 65 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Designer job openings in Seattle, WA

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Motion Designer
Run Studios2.3out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$60 - $65 an hour
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Designer in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Atlassian
 
$353,900per year
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Mortenson Construction
 
$224,000per year
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AimHire
 
$220,000per year
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Crystal Equation
 
$192,400per year
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Expedia Group
 
$157,040per year
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Capital Staffing Solutions
 
$154,267per year
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Highest paying cities for Designers near Seattle, WA

  1. Kent, WA
    $228,356 per year
  2. Everett, WA
    $179,801 per year
  3. Redmond, WA
    $127,341 per year
  4. Spokane, WA
    $102,067 per year
  5. Bellevue, WA
    $100,100 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 Seattle, WA?

Associate Designer

Job openings
Average $78,759 per year

Senior Designer

Job openings
Average $121,825 per year

Entry Level Designer

Job openings
Average $28.59 per hour

Junior Designer

Job openings
Average $79,526 per year