What are the main factors that influence a Lead Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Lead Designer's salary?

A Lead Designer's salary grows with experience: starting around $106,579 for beginners, reaching about $108,514 at mid-level, and approach $112,987 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Designer?

Lead Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Designer roles are District of Columbia $121,180, California $120,720, Massachusetts $119,111. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Designer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Designer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Visual Designer: $164,741; Electrical Lead Designer: $152,314; Lead Product Designer: $135,134; Lead Web Designer: $132,523; Fashion Designer Lead: $125,440.

Lead Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Designer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Designer in Delaware is $110,837 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Lead Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,804
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,220 to $118,148
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,465

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Lead Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,148	$9,846	$2,272	$57
Average	$110,837	$9,236	$2,131	$53
25th Percentile	$101,220	$8,435	$1,947	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Designer Salaries

A Lead Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $106,579
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,025
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,514
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,590
Expert (over 8 years): $112,987

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Designer	$106,579
Intermediate Level Lead Designer	$107,025
Senior Level Lead Designer	$108,514
Specialist Level Lead Designer	$111,590
Expert Level Lead Designer	$112,987

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How Do Lead Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $121,180.
California: $120,720.
Massachusetts: $119,111.

District of Columbia $121,180 California $120,720 Massachusetts $119,111 Washington $118,673 New Jersey $118,630 Alaska $118,476 Connecticut $116,966 New York $116,353

Hawaii $114,394 Rhode Island $113,475 Maryland $112,851 Minnesota $111,997 Colorado $111,669 Illinois $111,559 Oregon $111,143 Delaware $110,837

New Hampshire $110,644 Virginia $110,213 Pennsylvania $108,954 Nevada $108,320 North Dakota $108,112 Michigan $107,783 Wisconsin $107,663 Vermont $107,422

Texas $106,755 Maine $106,711 Arizona $106,645 Ohio $106,569 Georgia $105,562 Indiana $105,058 Wyoming $104,960 Utah $104,806

Iowa $104,741 Kansas $104,215 Louisiana $104,062 North Carolina $104,007 Missouri $103,986 Florida $103,559 Montana $103,329 Nebraska $103,110

Kentucky $102,990 South Carolina $102,552 Tennessee $102,278 Idaho $102,169 New Mexico $101,370 Oklahoma $101,195 Alabama $100,549 South Dakota $99,465

Arkansas $98,874 West Virginia $98,557 Mississippi $97,605

Top Paying Cities for Lead Designers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $114,711
Little Creek: $113,650
Magnolia: $114,120

Lincoln, DE $114,711 Little Creek, DE $113,650 Magnolia, DE $114,120 Milford, DE $114,711 Marydel, DE $113,223 Millsboro, DE $114,711 Millville, DE $115,478 Milton, DE $114,711

Nassau, DE $114,711 Ocean View, DE $115,478 Rehoboth Beach, DE $115,478 Seaford, DE $113,507 Selbyville, DE $115,478 Smyrna, DE $113,092 Viola, DE $114,120 Woodside, DE $113,792

Bear, DE $112,260 Newark, DE $112,304 Claymont, DE $112,391 Delaware City, DE $112,304 Hockessin, DE $112,391 Kirkwood, DE $112,304 Middletown, DE $112,862 Montchanin, DE $112,391

New Castle, DE $112,391 Odessa, DE $113,015 Port Penn, DE $111,997 Rockland, DE $112,391 Saint Georges, DE $112,304 Townsend, DE $112,851 Winterthur, DE $112,391 Lewes, DE $114,711

Wilmington, DE $112,391 Dover, DE $113,595 Dover Afb, DE $113,858 Bethany Beach, DE $115,478 Bethel, DE $113,507 Bridgeville, DE $114,711 Camden Wyoming, DE $113,715 Cheswold, DE $113,332

Clayton, DE $113,048 Dagsboro, DE $115,478 Delmar, DE $113,507 Ellendale, DE $114,711 Felton, DE $114,711 Fenwick Island, DE $115,478 Frankford, DE $115,478 Frederica, DE $114,711

Georgetown, DE $114,711 Greenwood, DE $114,711 Harbeson, DE $114,711 Harrington, DE $114,711 Hartly, DE $112,993 Houston, DE $114,711 Kenton, DE $113,048 Laurel, DE $113,507

Yorklyn, DE $112,391

Lead Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$101,220

Average $110,837/year

$118,148

$8,435

Average $9,236/month

$9,846

$1,947

Average $2,131/week

$2,272

$49

Average $53/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,148	$9,846	$2,272	$57
Average	$110,837	$9,236	$2,131	$53
25th Percentile	$101,220	$8,435	$1,947	$49

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