How Much Does a Graphic Designer Get Paid?
Graphic designers work in print or electronic media to create designs and images that communicate a message. A graphic designer may create logos for corporations and organizations, promotional and marketing materials or magazine and newspaper advertisements. The average salary for a graphic designer is $56,000 annually as of November 2010, according to Indeed.
Other People Are Reading
-
Industries
-
Graphic designers can work for advertising and marketing agencies, computer software companies or graphic design firms. The salary a designer earns varies among these industries. For example, graphic designers working for a graphic design firm earn average salary ranges between $58,993 and $82,767, while those working in the computer industry earn between $60,277 and $84,343, according to PayScale. These figures are as of 2010.
Experience
-
Experienced designers command larger salaries than those just starting in the business. A graphic designer with 10 to 19 years experience earns an average salary range of $39,677 to $85,489, while those with one to four years in graphic design earn ranges between $32,360 and $45,403, as of November 2010, according to PayScale.
-
Location
-
Cost of living plays a role in the salary a graphic designer may earn. In New York graphic designers earn an average salary of $66,000, while those in Las Vegas, Nevada, earn $53,000. New York City has an 80.5 percent higher cost of living than Nevada, according to My Salary. The employers in New York City pay an average salary of 14.7 percent higher than employers in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Benefits
-
In addition to salary, graphic designers working for a company or organization may also receive benefits. Employers may offer 401k plans, insurance, paid vacations, flexible schedules and paid sick time to graphic designers in the firm. Benefits create value for a position, and companies use them to attract talented and skilled graphic designers.
Advancement
-
Graphic designer may advance to a higher paying position after gaining experience in the industry. For example, creative directors earn higher salaries of between $54,463 and $106,263 as of November 2010, according to PayScale. Creative directors oversee projects and direct the activities of a design team, including graphic designers.
-
References
- Photo Credit Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images
