How to Research Salary Ranges and Benefits for an Interior Designer

The average annual salary range for interior designers is approximately $22,000 to $60,000. However, those owning their own design firms can make more than $100,000 annually.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet Access
• Computers

1. Realize that salaries in this field depend primarily on your skills, experience and reputation.

2. Talk to local designers who work on industrial, commercial and residential projects and ask about current salary ranges for beginners and professionals.

3. Understand that interior designers may be paid a salary, a salary plus a commission or just a commission. Those who are self-employed may receive an amount agreed to in a contract.

4. Look to larger projects for opportunities to make more money. But be aware that landing those jobs depends on the quality of your previous work.

5. Keep up-to-date about the field by reading interior design Web sites. A search engine like Google or Yahoo is a good place to start.

Tips & Warnings

• Read architectural and interior design magazines to stay current with new trends.