Brand Designer Salary in Mumbai, Maharashtra

Mumbai has a presence of advertising agencies, tech startups, and global brands. Intense competition can drive salaries up, especially for experienced brand designers. Top firms offer varied project work.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₹350,000 to ₹600,000

Average (per year)

₹450,000

Assist senior designers in creating visual brand assets, mockups, and style guidelines.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₹600,000 to ₹1,000,000

Average (per year)

₹800,000

Designers in this bracket find opportunities with major corporates, tech firms, and global brands, often managing complex projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₹1,000,000 to ₹1,600,000

Average (per year)

₹1,300,000

Senior designers usually lead teams in top agencies or in-house at leading brands, with strong salary growth.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₹1,600,000+

Leads brand strategy, mentors designers, and oversees end‑to‑end visual identity execution.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

₹400 - ₹1000

per hour

Mid-level

₹1000 - ₹2000

per hour

Senior

₹2000 - ₹4000

per hour