Digital Designers

Full-time graphic designers earned median salaries of $58,910 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The top 10 percent earned $100,450 or more, and the lowest 10 percent earned less than $36,420. Fifty percent of graphic designers earned between $45,560 and $77,570.

Web and digital interface designers earned salaries that ranged from $48,210 to $176,490 or more in May 2023, according to the DOL. They received median annual earnings of $98,540. Fifty percent of these designers earned between $66,020 and $139,500.

User interface designers earned salaries that ranged from $76,750 to $117,750 in 2024, according to Robert Half Technology's 2024 Salary Guide: Marketing and Creative Salaries and Hiring Trends. Earnings for user experience designers ranged from $88,000 to $135,250.

Motion graphics artists earned average salaries of $66,346 in 2024, according to PayScale.com. Earnings ranged from $44,000 to $97,000.

Self-employed designers can earn a lot one year and substantially more or less the next. Their earnings depend on individual talent and business ability, but, in general, are higher than those of salaried designers. Although like any self-employed individual, freelance designers must pay their own insurance costs and taxes and are not compensated for vacation or sick days.

Digital designers who work for large corporations receive full benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave.