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How to Research Salary Ranges and Benefits for an Interior Designer

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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:

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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.
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