Principal Designer Salary

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How much does a Principal Designer make? The average Principal Designer salary is $253,436 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $224,547 and $284,752. 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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Job Openings for Principal Designer
Interior Designer
DeLeo & Fletcher Design - Dallas , TX
The designer will collaborate directly with the Principal or senior project manager to manage the day-to-day production and operations of multiple luxury residential projects. Candidates must have ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Principal Product Designer (321339)
IDR, Inc. - Dallas , TX
IDR is seeking a Principal UX Product Designer to join one of our top clients in Dallas, TX. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large organization and work within an ever-growing team ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Junior Interior Designer
Insight HRM - Detroit , MI
The Junior Designer supports the CEO/Principal Designer, Lead Designer, and the Design Team in day-to-day design functions of Concetti. The Junior Designer assists with providing quality and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago
Project Designer
Amber Interiors Inc - Calabasas , CA
Lead Designer & Principal Designer JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt DESCRIPTION : We are looking for a highly experienced Interior Designer who can support the design team in creating functionally ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 44 days ago
Interior Designer
TALIE JANE INTERIORS - Stateline , NV
Must be able to collaborate and work in a team environment with the Principal Designer, Associate and Assistant Designers. Working experience in Interior design, sourcing, and skilled proficiency ...
ZipRecruiter - 64 days ago
Principal Embedded Firmware Designer
MTI - Mobile Technologies Inc. - Hillsboro , OR
We are seeking an Embedded Firmware Designer to join our team focused on developing low-power wireless security devices. As an integral part of our engineering team, you will be responsible for ...
LinkedIn - 29 days ago

Principal Designer Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Principal Designer between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Principal Designer in each city.

Principal Designer Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $316,795
Washington, DC $282,075
Miami, FL $244,566
Chicago, IL $265,855
Boston, MA $284,102
New York, NY $296,014
Dallas, TX $250,142
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Average Salary Range for Principal Designer

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
224547
284752
253436

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
268246
374448
314287
What is the average salary for Principal Designer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Designer in the United States. The base salary for Principal Designer ranges from $224,547 to $284,752 with the average base salary of $253,436. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $268,246 to $374,448 with the average total cash compensation of $314,287.

View Average Salary for Principal Designer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $253,436 $224,547 - $284,752
Bonus $60,851 $43,699 - $89,696
Total Pay $314,287 $268,246 - $374,448
* 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.

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Comments about Principal Designer

What's the difference between Principal UX Designer and Principal Designer?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Principal Designer is $253,436, and the average salary of Principal UX Designer is $132,087. The average salary of Principal UX Designer is lower than Principal Designer. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Principal Designer, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Principal Designer. a Principal Designer Salary in Oxnard, CA is $271,684 as of March 26, 2024; a Principal Designer Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $234,175 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Principal Designer Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Principal Designer vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Principal Designer?
Salary ranges for a Principal Designer can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024