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Visual designer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$97,905
Average $97,905
Low $51,784
High $185,102

The average salary for a visual designer is $97,905 per year in the United States. 359 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Visual Designer job openings in United States

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Staff Visual Designer - Design...
Mercury3.7out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$216,200 - $285,900 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Visual Designer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Warner Bros. Discovery
 
$264,300per year
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Block
 
$259,900per year
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Bumble
 
$248,500per year
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General Motors (GM)
 
$223,950per year
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CAREER STAFFING
 
$213,050per year
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Apple
 
$207,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Visual Designers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $145,402 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $122,649 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $113,180 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $99,895 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $94,553 per year

Where can a Visual Designer earn more?

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

Junior Visual Designer

Job openings
Average $67,383 per year

Senior Visual Designer

Job openings
Average $110,943 per year