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Graphic designer salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Graphic Designer make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$33.43
41%
above national average
Average $33.43
Low $19.97
High $55.95

The average salary for a graphic designer is $33.43 per hour in Washington, DC. 41 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 3, 2026).

Graphic Designer job openings in Washington, DC

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Lead Graphic Designer
C-SPAN4.3out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$64,900 - $118,700 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Graphic Designer in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Insight Global
 
$135,200per year
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Cherokee Federal
 
$123,670per year
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Wiley Rein
 
$116,500per year
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Prescient Edge
 
$115,000per year
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A3 Technology Inc
 
$112,500per year
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The Tatitlek Corporation
 
$112,237per year
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Highest paying cities for Graphic Designers near Washington, DC

  1. Seattle, WA
    $34.68 per hour
  2. Nashville, TN
    $31.54 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $29.67 per hour
  4. Washington, DC
    $29.34 per hour
  5. New York, NY
    $27.11 per hour

Where can a Graphic Designer earn more?

Compare salaries for Graphic Designers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Graphic Designer get paid in Washington, DC?

Entry Level Graphic Designer

Job openings
Average $32.79 per hour

Senior Graphic Designer

Job openings
Average $94,162 per year

Junior Graphic Designer

Job openings
Average $53,238 per year