Sound Designer Salary in the United States

Sound Designer Salary

How much does a Sound Designer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sound Designer in the United States is $59,645. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,522 to a high of $75,835, with most professionals earning between $51,729 and $68,119.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sound Designer Salary $44,522 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Sound Designer Salary $51,729 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Sound Designer Salary $59,645 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Sound Designer Salary $68,119 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Sound Designer Salary $75,835 US March 01, 2025
25% $51,729 10% $44,522 90% $75,835 75% $68,119 $59,645 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Associate's Degree

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    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sound Designer in the United States. The base salary for Sound Designer ranges from $51,729 to $68,119 with the average base salary of $59,645. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,199 to $68,974 with the average total cash compensation of $60,210.

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