Visual Designer salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$76,682
$5,619
Additional Cash Compensation
$82,301
Total Compensation
Median: 71,500
Min: $45K
Max: $189K
How Much Does a Visual Designer Make in US?
The average salary for a Visual Designer in US is $76,682. The average additional cash compensation for a Visual Designer in US is $5,619. The average total compensation for a Visual Designer in US is $82,301. Visual Designer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Visual Designer employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Visual Designer Salary by gender
The average Visual Designer salary for women is $76,073 and the average Visual Designer salary for men is $83,974.
Visual Designer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Visual Designer with 7+ years of experience is $95,758. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $57,133.
Visual Designer Salary ranges
The most common Visual Designer salary in US is between $50k - $60k.
Average Design + UX salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designer | $72,420 | Min: $40K Max: $135K |
| Visual Designer | $76,682 | Min: $45K Max: $189K |
| UI Designer | $84,956 | Min: $8K Max: $185K |
| Instructional Designer | $90,644 | Min: $72K Max: $121K |
| UX Designer | $93,195 | Min: $0K Max: $300K |
| Web Designer | $93,301 | Min: $56K Max: $168K |
| Art Director | $95,674 | Min: $0K Max: $225K |
| Senior Graphic Designer | $103,068 | Min: $68K Max: $200K |
| UX Researcher | $105,767 | Min: $10K Max: $230K |
| Senior UI Designer | $109,564 | Min: $63K Max: $200K |
| Game Designer | $109,579 | Min: $79K Max: $200K |
| Product Designer | $112,928 | Min: $3K Max: $330K |
| Senior UX Designer | $122,318 | Min: $48K Max: $234K |
| Creative Director | $144,441 | Min: $0K Max: $315K |
| Design Director | $152,715 | Min: $43K Max: $338K |
| Senior Product Designer | $163,015 | Min: $90K Max: $250K |
| CCO (Chief Creative Officer) | $174,326 | Min: $9K Max: $425K |
| Creative Chief Officer | $187,466 | Min: $140K Max: $425K |
FAQ
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A visual designer relies on graphic design and web design skills to create and maintain a brand's style across digital assets.
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How to become a visual designer?
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Visual designers typically have a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, or a related field and should have a strong portfolio of work displaying creative and professional projects ranging from website design to mobile app mockups.
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How much does a visual designer make?
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The salary range for a visual designer is $50K-$140K. The average salary for a Visual Designer in US is $76,682.
Career Info
Visual Designer jobs in US
Skills that affect Visual Designer salaries in US
1
Adobe Creative Suite
8% have this skill
2
Graphic Design
1% have this skill
3
Visual Design
1% have this skill
4
Typography
1% have this skill
5
Illustration
1% have this skill
6
Iconography
1% have this skill
Average Visual Designer Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Visual Designer make the most at companies with 501-1,000 employees, earning $80,732 on average.
Recent Visual Designer salaries in US
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Visual Designer reported a yearly salary of $100,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$189,000
Yearly Salary
A Principal Visual Designer reported a yearly salary of $189,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$70,000
Yearly Salary
A Visual Designer reported a yearly salary of $70,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Charlotte, NC
1-5 Reports
$109,000
Yearly Salary
A Visual Designer reported a yearly salary of $109,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
501-1,000 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Visual Designer reported a yearly salary of $110,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
501-1,000 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$61,500
Yearly Salary
A Visual Merchandising Designer reported a yearly salary of $61,500
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Austin, TX
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A Motion Designer reported a yearly salary of $80,000 with +$8,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Yearly Salary
A Visual Designer reported a yearly salary of $175,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$61,200
Yearly Salary
A Visual Designer reported a yearly salary of $61,200
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Remote
1-5 Reports
$52,800
Yearly Salary
A Designer reported a yearly salary of $52,800 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN