What are the main factors that influence a Lead Interior Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead Interior Designer's salary?

A Lead Interior Designer's salary grows with experience: an Interior Designer I (0-2 years)earns $54,253, an Interior Designer II (2-4 years)earns $61,321, an Interior Designer III (4-7 years)earns $70,625, an Interior Designer IV (7+ years)earns $81,494, an Lead Interior Designer (7-10 years)earns $94,407,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Interior Designer?

Lead Interior Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Interior Designer roles are District of Columbia $103,735, California $103,341, Massachusetts $101,964. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Interior Designer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Interior Designer level roles vary by specialization: Interior Designer V: $93,673; Specialist Interior Designer: $80,900; Interior Designer IV: $80,860; Senior Interior Designer: $70,100; Interior Designer III: $70,076.

Lead Interior Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Interior Designer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Interior Designer in Delaware is $94,881 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Lead Interior Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,186
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,689 to $101,322
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,693

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Lead Interior Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,322	$8,443	$1,948	$49
Average	$94,881	$7,907	$1,825	$46
25th Percentile	$92,689	$7,724	$1,782	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Interior Designer Salaries

A Lead Interior Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Interior Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Interior Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,253
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,321
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,625
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,494
Expert (over 8 years): $94,407

Levels	Salary
Interior ... Level Lead Interior Designer	$54,253
Interior ... Level Lead Interior Designer	$61,321
Interior ... Level Lead Interior Designer	$70,625
Interior ... Level Lead Interior Designer	$81,494
Lead Inte... Level Lead Interior Designer	$94,407

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How Do Lead Interior Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Interior Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,735.
California: $103,341.
Massachusetts: $101,964.

District of Columbia $103,735 California $103,341 Massachusetts $101,964 Washington $101,589 New Jersey $101,552 Alaska $101,421 Connecticut $100,128 New York $99,603

Hawaii $97,926 Rhode Island $97,139 Maryland $96,605 Minnesota $95,874 Colorado $95,593 Illinois $95,499 Oregon $95,143 Delaware $94,881

New Hampshire $94,716 Virginia $94,347 Pennsylvania $93,269 Nevada $92,726 North Dakota $92,548 Michigan $92,267 Wisconsin $92,164 Vermont $91,958

Texas $91,386 Maine $91,349 Arizona $91,293 Ohio $91,227 Georgia $90,365 Indiana $89,934 Wyoming $89,850 Utah $89,719

Iowa $89,662 Kansas $89,213 Louisiana $89,081 North Carolina $89,035 Missouri $89,016 Florida $88,650 Montana $88,454 Nebraska $88,266

Kentucky $88,163 South Carolina $87,788 Tennessee $87,554 Idaho $87,461 New Mexico $86,777 Oklahoma $86,627 Alabama $86,074 South Dakota $85,146

Arkansas $84,640 West Virginia $84,369 Mississippi $83,554

Top Paying Cities for Lead Interior Designers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $94,454
Little Creek: $95,145
Magnolia: $95,008

Lincoln, DE $94,454 Little Creek, DE $95,145 Magnolia, DE $95,008 Milford, DE $94,693 Marydel, DE $94,849 Millsboro, DE $94,057 Millville, DE $94,203 Milton, DE $94,366

Nassau, DE $94,434 Ocean View, DE $94,187 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,367 Seaford, DE $94,421 Selbyville, DE $94,030 Smyrna, DE $95,211 Viola, DE $94,772 Woodside, DE $95,027

Bear, DE $94,808 Newark, DE $94,772 Claymont, DE $94,966 Delaware City, DE $94,867 Hockessin, DE $94,764 Kirkwood, DE $94,849 Middletown, DE $94,886 Montchanin, DE $94,785

New Castle, DE $94,799 Odessa, DE $94,932 Port Penn, DE $94,996 Rockland, DE $94,795 Saint Georges, DE $94,856 Townsend, DE $95,002 Winterthur, DE $94,806 Lewes, DE $94,402

Wilmington, DE $94,768 Dover, DE $95,145 Dover Afb, DE $94,644 Bethany Beach, DE $94,087 Bethel, DE $94,185 Bridgeville, DE $94,407 Camden Wyoming, DE $94,877 Cheswold, DE $95,114

Clayton, DE $95,117 Dagsboro, DE $94,022 Delmar, DE $93,871 Ellendale, DE $94,156 Felton, DE $94,686 Fenwick Island, DE $94,042 Frankford, DE $93,878 Frederica, DE $94,780

Georgetown, DE $93,986 Greenwood, DE $94,422 Harbeson, DE $94,086 Harrington, DE $94,566 Hartly, DE $94,860 Houston, DE $94,431 Kenton, DE $95,122 Laurel, DE $93,930

Yorklyn, DE $94,792

Lead Interior Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Interior Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$92,689

Average $94,881/year

$101,322

$7,724

Average $7,907/month

$8,443

$1,782

Average $1,825/week

$1,948

$45

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,322	$8,443	$1,948	$49
Average	$94,881	$7,907	$1,825	$46
25th Percentile	$92,689	$7,724	$1,782	$45

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