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Graphic Designer Salary in California

California Β· Updated 2025 Β· Adjusted for local cost of living

Median Salary
$96,600
Mid-level
Entry Level
$63K
0–2 years
Senior Level
$130K
6–9 years
COL vs National
+38%
Cost of living

Graphic Designer Salary by Experience Level in California

ExperienceP10P25MedianP75P90
Entry Level
0–2 years
$44K$52K$63,480$77K$94K
Mid Level
3–5 years
$66K$80K$96,600$116K$138K
Senior Level
6–9 years
$90K$108K$129,720$155K$185K
Lead / Principal
10–14 years
$113K$135K$162,840$196K$235K
Director / Executive
15+ years
$145K$177K$213,900$259K$315K

All figures are annual base salary in USD, adjusted for California cost of living (Γ—1.38 vs national average). Source: BLS OES 2024, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor.

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How Industry Affects Graphic Designer Pay in California

Technology / Software
$130K
+35%
Finance / Banking
$124K
+28%
Consulting
$118K
+22%
Healthcare
$104K
+8%
Government
$92K
-5%
Education
$85K
-12%
Nonprofit
$80K
-17%

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