Find salary information for any job, employer and location
Graphic Designers Salaries
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $57.33 – $63.06
Average Annual Pay
Range: $119,246 – $131,171
Salaries for Graphic Designers near San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$27.07
55.0%Lower than Graphic Designers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Alaska, AK
$29.98
50.2%Lower than Graphic Designers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Arizona, AZ
$30.24
49.8%Lower than Graphic Designers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Arkansas, AR
$26.75
55.6%Lower than Graphic Designers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
California, CA
$46.32
23.1%Lower than Graphic Designers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
How much do Graphic Designers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$51.17/hr
Range: $48.73 - $53.60
Annual Rate
$106,428
Range: $101,359 - $111,495
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$60.20/hr
Range: $57.33 - $63.06
Annual Rate
$125,209
Range: $119,246 - $131,171
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$69.23/hr
Range: $65.93 - $72.52
Annual Rate
$143,990
Range: $137,133 - $150,847
Graphic Designers job description
Graphic Designers professionals create visual, written, or multimedia content for various purposes. They combine artistic talent with technical skills to produce compelling creative work.
- •Develop creative concepts and designs
- •Collaborate with clients and teams
- •Use industry-standard software
- •Meet project deadlines
- •Present and revise work
- •Stay current with design trends
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
