Lead Interior Designer Salary in the United States

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Lead Interior Designer Salary in the United States

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What is the salary range of a Lead Interior Designer?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Interior Designer in the United States ranges from $91,519 (25th percentile) to $100,102 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $93,867 and an hourly rate of $45. A Lead Interior Designer's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.

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Lead Interior Designer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $100,102 $8,342 $1,925 $48
Average $93,867 $7,822 $1,805 $45
25th Percentile $91,519 $7,627 $1,760 $44
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How much does a Lead Interior Designer make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$91,519
Average $93,867/year
$100,102
$7,627
Average $7,822/month
$8,342
$1,760
Average $1,805/week
$1,925
$44
Average $45/hour
$48
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $100,102 $8,342 $1,925 $48
Average $93,867 $7,822 $1,805 $45
25th Percentile $91,519 $7,627 $1,760 $44

How does experience level affect a Lead Interior Designer's Salary?

An entry-level Lead Interior Designer with less than 1 year of experience earns about $92,572. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $92,727. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $92,882. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $93,099, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $93,867.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Interior Designer $92,572
Intermediate Level Lead Interior Designer $92,727
Senior Level Lead Interior Designer $92,882
Specialist Level Lead Interior Designer $93,099
Expert Level Lead Interior Designer $93,867
$92,572 0 yr
$92,727 < 2 yrs
$92,882 2-4 yrs
$93,099 5-8 yrs
$93,867 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Lead Interior Designer vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Lead Interior Designer is $103,535.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $102,155.
  • In New Jersey, a Lead Interior Designer earns $101,742 per year.
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How much does salary of Lead Interior Designer vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Lead Interior Designer is $117,230.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $108,782.
  • In Boston, MA, a Lead Interior Designer earns $104,690 per year.
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What are the salaries of a Lead Interior Designer with different levels of education?

Salaries for Lead Interior Designer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Lead Interior Designer with a Bachelor's Degree is $86,013 - $95,722. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Lead Interior Designer Salaries by Degree Level

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Typical Education for Lead Interior Designer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
High School 3.5%
Associates 4.4%
Bachelors 77.0%
Masters 14.2%
Doctorate 0.9%
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What is the salary trend of Lead Interior Designer?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Lead Interior Designer compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $126,857 in 2023 to approximately $121,467 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Lead Interior Designer salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Lead Interior Designer Over Time

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2023
$126,857
2024
$123,617
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2023 $126,857
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Lead Interior Designer bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 69.9%
Bonuses 3.0%
Social Security 5.6%
401k/403b 3.4%
Disability 0.6%
Healthcare 4.5%
Pension 4.0%
Time Off 9.0%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $93,867 69.9%
Bonus $4,079 3.0%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $7,506 5.6%
401K/403B $4,612 3.4%
Disability $785 0.6%
Healthcare $6,027 4.5%
Pension $5,397 4.0%
Time Off $12,076 9.0%
Total Compensation $134,348 100%
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