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Graphic design intern salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Graphic Design Intern make in the United States?

Average base salary

$17.90
Average $17.90
Low $12.70
High $25.23

The average salary for a graphic design intern is $17.90 per hour in the United States. 568 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Graphic Design Intern job openings in United States

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Spirit Elf
Remote
From $50 a week
Internship
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Graphic Design Intern in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ByteDance
 
$93,600per year
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AMD
 
$80,080per year
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PEAK6
 
$78,000per year
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Urban League
 
$76,000per year
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Shield AI
 
$74,880per year
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The Walt Disney Studios
 
$72,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Graphic Design Interns near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $22.63 per hour
  2. Boston, MA
    $22.04 per hour
  3. Washington, DC
    $21.46 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $19.75 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $19.19 per hour

Where can a Graphic Design Intern earn more?

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