As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visual Designer in Washington, DC is $79,572, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,530 weekly, or $6,631 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visual Designer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Visual Designer in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $66,957 to $92,903. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,968) and 75th percentile ($86,550), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,903 per year. This $13,582 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, Washington Visual Designer often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 84 statewide for Visual 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
Visual Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $66,957 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $72,968 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $79,572 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $86,550 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $92,903 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
25% $72,968 10% $66,957 90% $92,903 75% $86,550 $79,572 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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