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Production designer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$24.02
Average $24.02
Low $12.93
High $44.63

The average salary for a production designer is $24.02 per hour in the United States. 254 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Production Designer job openings in United States

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Production Designer
RH3.1out of 5 stars.
Corte Madera, CA
$105,000 - $125,000 a year
Full-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Production Designer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Protingent
 
$205,920per year
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Apple
 
$169,300per year
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Sony Pictures Entertainment
 
$161,735per year
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Crystal Equation
 
$161,720per year
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Genesis10
 
$154,138per year
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Terry Hines & Associates
 
$150,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Production Designers near United States

  1. Cupertino, CA
    $92.49 per hour
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $57.03 per hour
  3. Seattle, WA
    $47.15 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $42.52 per hour
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $40.68 per hour

Where can a Production Designer earn more?

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Senior Production Designer

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