Assistant Designer/Product Developer Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Designer/Product Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Designer/Product Developer in the United States is $63,018 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,755
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,717 to $68,638
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,891
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Assistant Designer/Product Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $68,638 $5,720 $1,320 $33
Average $63,018 $5,252 $1,212 $30
25th Percentile $57,717 $4,810 $1,110 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Designer/Product Developer Salaries

An Assistant Designer/Product Developer'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 Assistant Designer/Product Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Designer/Product Developer'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): $61,426
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $62,003
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,174
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,408
  • Expert (over 8 years): $63,564
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Designer/Product Developer$61,426
Intermediate Level Assistant Designer/Product Developer$62,003
Senior Level Assistant Designer/Product Developer$63,174
Specialist Level Assistant Designer/Product Developer$63,408
Expert Level Assistant Designer/Product Developer$63,564
$61,426 0 yr
$62,003 < 2 yrs
$63,174 2-4 yrs
$63,408 5-8 yrs
$63,564 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Designer/Product Developer 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 Assistant Designer/Product Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,774.
  • California: $69,509.
  • Massachusetts: $68,583.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Designer/Product Developers

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: $79,485
  • San Francisco: $78,703
  • Oakland: $76,958

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Designer/Product Developer'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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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 Assistant Designer/Product Developer'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
 $79,403
26%
Photoshop
 $77,512
23%
Adobe Creative Suite
 $77,512
23%
Illustrator
 $76,882
22%
Product Development
 $76,882
22%
AutoCAD
 $76,252
21%
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Assistant Designer/Product Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Designer/Product Developer'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.

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$57,717
Average $63,018/year
$68,638
$4,810
Average $5,252/month
$5,720
$1,110
Average $1,212/week
$1,320
$28
Average $30/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $68,638 $5,720 $1,320 $33
Average $63,018 $5,252 $1,212 $30
25th Percentile $57,717 $4,810 $1,110 $28

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Salary Trends for Assistant Designer/Product Developer

Salaries for an Assistant Designer/Product Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,311 in 2023 to around $62,702 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Designer/Product Developer salary trends, .

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