As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Toy Designer in California is $84,337, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,622 weekly, or $7,028 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Toy Designer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Toy Designer in California vary widely, spanning from $69,431 to $99,457. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,535) and 75th percentile ($92,252), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,457 per year. This $15,717 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, California Toy Designer often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 25 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Toy Designer job salary. 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 $69,431 CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $76,535 CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $84,337 CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $92,252 CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Toy Designer Salary $99,457 CA April 01, 2026
25% $76,535 10% $69,431 90% $99,457 75% $92,252 $84,337 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $86,769 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $88,557 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $91,150 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $86,702 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $84,690 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $89,957 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $86,884 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $82,487 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $101,137 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $100,906 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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