As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visual Designer in the US is $71,867, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,382 weekly, or $5,989 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visual Designer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Visual Designer in the US vary widely, spanning from $60,503 to $83,916. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,919) and 75th percentile ($78,174), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,916 per year. This $12,255 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Adobe Illustrator, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Visual Designer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 70 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
Visual Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $60,503 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $65,919 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $71,867 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $78,174 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $83,916 US May 01, 2026
25% $65,919 10% $60,503 90% $83,916 75% $78,174 $71,867 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Skills associated with Visual Designer: Design, Create, User

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