As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Toy Designer in the US is $76,460, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,470 weekly, or $6,372 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Toy Designer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Toy Designer in the US vary widely, spanning from $63,040 to $90,237. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,436) and 75th percentile ($83,671), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,237 per year. This $14,235 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Packaging, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Toy Designer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 25 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Toy Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $63,040 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $69,436 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $76,460 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $83,671 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $90,237 US May 01, 2026
25% $69,436 10% $63,040 90% $90,237 75% $83,671 $76,460 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Toy Designer ?

Designer toys, also called "Art Toys", are novelty toys and collectibles created by independent artists and designers, which they usually produce in limited editions. Artists use a variety of materials, such as ABS plastic, vinyl, wood, metal, latex, and resin. Many designer toys are plush toys. Creators often have backgrounds in graphic design, illustration or self-described low brow art; some artists have classical art and design training, while others are self-taught. The first designer toys appeared in the 1990s....

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    Toy Designer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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