Graphic Designer Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Graphic Designer make in Washington, DC? The average Graphic Designer salary in Washington, DC is $77,651 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $69,633 and $86,853. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Graphic Designer?

A Graphic Designer is a professional within the graphic design and graphic arts industry who assembles together images, typography, or motion graphics to create a piece of design. A Graphic Designer creates the graphics primarily for published, printed or electronic media, such as brochures (sometimes) and advertising. They are also sometimes responsible for typesetting, illustration, user interfaces, and web design. A core responsibility of the designer's job is to present information in a way that is both accessible and memorable....

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Clayton Services - Houston , TX

The Technical Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing graphic content for vinyl/decals on production units, as well as developing product literature for company marketing. The Technical ...

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Swiggard Creative - Houston , TX

Graphic Designer (Part-Time, with Opportunity for Advancement) About Us: Swiggard Creative is a Houston-based Social Media and Digital Marketing Firm dedicated to crafting exceptional brands for ...

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Blade HQ - Pleasant Grove , UT

Graphic Designer Dept: Marketing Reports to: Marketing Manager Job Summary Blade HQ is looking for an innovative and skilled graphic designer to join our marketing team! The graphic designer is a ...

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hubley - Baton Rouge , LA

The hubley Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating visual designs for our software platform; developing clean and simple logos as well as images for digital advertising; and creating visual ...

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Enesco, LLC - Eden Prairie , MN

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Graphic Designer with packaging and branding experience to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive attitude and demonstrate ...

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TH Brands - Muskegon , MI

As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for creating and designing graphics, providing customer proofs for custom products and working hand in hand with production to ensure a seamless process

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What does a Graphic Designer do?

Common responsibilities of a Graphic Designer

Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.

October 04, 2022

Design web pages, brochures, logos, signs, books, catalogs, catalog covers, annual reports, presentation templates, advertisements, postcards, flyers, sales materials, and other communication materials, including large format materials such as signage.

January 12, 2023

Develop designs that consider how color, type, illustration, photography, digital animation and various layout techniques will work for a cohesive look across multiple channels.

January 27, 2023

Prepare uniquely inspiring collateral/concepts that will be featured in various creative projects, which could include corporate presentations, infographics and branding among others.

February 05, 2023

Communicate frequently with clients to update them on the progress of the project and to answer any questions they might have.

March 08, 2023

Works with Art Director and other Directors across the brand to conceptualize, research, plan and execute the visuals and design for magazine, bookazines, and digital editions.

March 09, 2023

Assist and work with other marketingdepartment team members to deploy and execute marketing campaigns and otherprojects to meet brand strategy goals.

March 18, 2023

Manage the signage program for retail and ecom site by determining the need for, calendar planning of and messaging for marketing and promotion in conjunction with the overall promotions calendar.

April 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Graphic Designer in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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69633

86853

77651

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

71097

89529

79596

What is the average salary for Graphic Designer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Graphic Designer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Graphic Designer ranges from $69,633 to $86,853 with the average base salary of $77,651. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,097 to $89,529 with the average total cash compensation of $79,596.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,651	$69,633 - $86,853
Bonus	$1,945	$1,464 - $2,676
Total Pay	$79,596	$71,097 - $89,529

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Graphic Designer Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,645 - $86,868	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,645 - $86,868	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,645 - $86,868	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,499 - $86,686	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,645 - $86,868	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,645 - $86,868	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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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 of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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