Accessibility Designer Salary in the United States

How much does an Accessibility Designer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accessibility Designer in the United States is $62,830 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,325
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,543 to $68,323
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,729
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Accessibility Designer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,323 $5,694 $1,314 $33
Average $62,830 $5,236 $1,208 $30
25th Percentile $57,543 $4,795 $1,107 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Accessibility Designer Salaries

An Accessibility 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 Accessibility Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accessibility 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): $61,685
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,150
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,789
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,099
  • Expert (over 8 years): $129,232
Levels Salary
Accessibi... Level Accessibility Designer$61,685
Fashion D... Level Accessibility Designer$76,150
Fashion D... Level Accessibility Designer$97,789
Fashion D... Level Accessibility Designer$136,099
Manager o... Level Accessibility Designer$129,232
$61,685 0 yr
$76,150 < 2 yrs
$97,789 2-4 yrs
$136,099 5-8 yrs
$129,232 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accessibility 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 Accessibility Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,565.
  • California: $69,301.
  • Massachusetts: $68,378.

Top Paying Cities for Accessibility 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:

  • San Jose: $79,247
  • San Francisco: $78,380
  • Oakland: $76,728

What Skills Can Increase an Accessibility Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 6.87% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Photoshop (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design and photo editing software developed by Adobe. It is used to demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file format for web, video, and print.
  • Illustrator (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud, Illustrator CC was released.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Products and Services 6.87%
Photoshop 2%
Illustrator 1.37%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Accessibility Designer's salary.
  • Adobe: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Photoshop: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Adobe
$79,166
26%
Photoshop
$77,281
23%
Adobe Creative Suite
$77,281
23%
Illustrator
$76,652
22%
Product Development
$76,652
22%
AutoCAD
$76,024
21%
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Accessibility Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accessibility Designer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, MFG Nondurable, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Accessibility Designer positions in Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Accessibility Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Accessibility Designer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable$75,396$36.020%

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

Understanding how an Accessibility 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Accessibility Designer

Salaries for an Accessibility Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,135 in 2023 to around $62,528 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accessibility Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accessibility Designer Over Time

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2024 $63,207
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