Median salary
$145,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$97.5k – $180k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
73.7%
84 of 114 roles
Live roles
114
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Product Designer, Brand and Experience (Contract, Hands-On)
Lead Brand Designer
Staff Brand Designer
Brand Designer
Brand Designer, Product Launches
Brand Designer
Staff Brand Designer
Motion Designer (Brand Team)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
NoGigiddy
|
$46,800 | 8 |
Brex
|
$210,500 | 6 |
TP-Link Systems Inc.
|
$97,500 | 3 |
|
Baseten
|
$176,250 | 2 |
Highwire
|
$97,500 | 2 |
Live Nation Entertainment
|
$95,835 | 2 |
Million Dollar Baby Co.
|
$92,000 | 2 |
| EV Everlane | $89,500 | 2 |
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How much do Graphic Designer roles in California pay?
The median salary for Graphic Designer roles in California is $145,000 per year. Most pay falls between $97,500 (25th percentile) and $180,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $81,696 to $212,540.
These figures are computed live from 114 active Graphic Designer roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 84 (73.7%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Graphic Designer roles in California include OfferUp, Mercor, Snorkel AI and Exa.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Graphic Designer salary in California?
- The median is $145,000 per year, with most pay between $97,500 and $180,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 84 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Graphic Designer salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $81,696 to $212,540 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $145,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.