Brand Designer Salary in Edmonton, Alberta
Various organizations influence the city's market for brand designers. Brand designers work in Edmonton. Tech firms and startups hire for in-house roles.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$42,000 to C$51,000
Average (per year)
C$47,000
New designers usually find roles in public sector, education, or local agencies that work with health and government clients.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$52,000 to C$65,000
Average (per year)
C$59,000
At mid-career, designers often move into larger agencies or corporate marketing teams supporting retail, healthcare, or tech.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$67,000 to C$82,000
Average (per year)
C$74,000
Senior-level work includes managing projects for universities, government, and Alberta's nonprofit sector, with some tech and industrial clients.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
C$85,000+
Principal designers lead creative direction for major institutions or large agencies, with pay reflecting deep expertise and broad responsibility.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
C$20 - C$30
per hour
Mid-level
C$32 - C$42
per hour
Senior
C$44 - C$60
per hour