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Design Salary in New York City
The median Design salary in New York City is $198,750 per year in 2026, based on 42 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $173,125 and $249,375.
Updated 2 hours ago · based on 42 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $196,250 | $176,463 - $228,750 | 12 |
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About this data
- How much does a Design earn in New York City?
- The median Design salary in New York City is $198,750 per year in 2026, based on 42 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $173,125 and $249,375.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Design listings based in New York City, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency. 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.