Freelance designer salary in United States

The average salary for a Freelance Designer is $36.55 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 314 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Freelance Designer salaries typically range between a low of $19.20 and a high of $69.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Freelance Designer include San Francisco, CA at $61.55 per hour, Washington, DC at $59.88 per hour, and New York, NY at $45.39 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Freelance Designer include Interbrand ($298,133 per year) and GOLIN ($228,800 per year).