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Junior designer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$61,790
Average $61,790
Low $44,661
High $85,488

The average salary for a junior designer is $61,790 per year in the United States. 312 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Junior Designer job openings in United States

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Junior Designer
Farmacy Beauty3.3out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Junior Designer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Stoel Rives LLP
 
$184,000per year
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Genesis10
 
$145,600per year
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Indotronix International Corp
 
$138,320per year
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Veolia
 
$136,500per year
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Protingent
 
$133,120per year
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Ledgent Technology
 
$121,680per year
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Highest paying cities for Junior Designers near United States

  1. La Puente, CA
    $74,161 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $70,156 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $66,736 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $66,396 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $65,176 per year

Where can a Junior Designer earn more?

Compare salaries for Junior Designers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Junior Designer get paid in United States?

Associate Designer

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Average $73,017 per year

Designer

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Average $83,504 per year

Senior Designer

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Average $108,778 per year

Entry Level Designer

Job openings
Average $31.03 per hour