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The median Design salary is $194,500 per year in 2026, based on 221 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Design roles pay between $172,500 and $228,500.

Updated Just now · based on 221 disclosed USD listings.

Pay by seniority

LevelMedianRange (25th-75th)Listings
Senior$184,000$172,500 - $201,62560
Staff / Principal$230,000$228,500 - $255,00031

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How much do Design roles pay?
The median Design salary is $194,500 per year in 2026, based on 221 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Design roles pay between $172,500 and $228,500.
How is this figure calculated?
It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Design listings, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency - pay is never averaged across currencies. Every figure carries the number of listings behind it.
How current is the data?
It reflects live listings and updates continuously as new roles are posted and old ones close.