Brand Designer Salary in Karnataka, India
Salaries in Bangalore's studios differ by company. Mid-level brand designers work with various types of companies, including tech, startup, and manufacturing firms.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
₹185,000 to ₹270,000
Average (per year)
₹230,000
Fresh graduates in Dandeli often join local print shops or smaller agencies with low starting salaries.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
₹270,000 to ₹390,000
Average (per year)
₹325,000
Experience in packaging, tourism branding, or digital design boosts pay for mid-level designers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
₹390,000 to ₹520,000
Average (per year)
₹460,000
Senior designers often take on project leadership for resorts, nature camps, and local manufacturers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
₹520,000+
Principal-level roles are rare, usually tied to established agencies or self-employed consultants.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
₹150 - ₹250
per hour
Mid-level
₹250 - ₹400
per hour
Senior
₹400 - ₹650
per hour
Brand designers' salaries vary nationally. Karnataka's median salary differs from the national figure.