Brand Designer Salary in Ada County

Ada County, anchored by Boise, is more urban than rural parts of Idaho. Brand designers here work with a variety of organizations.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$49,000 to $57,000

Average (per year)

$53,000

Assist senior designers in creating visual brand assets, maintain style guides, and prepare mockups.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$58,000 to $70,000

Average (per year)

$64,000

Develops brand visual systems, collaborates with marketing, and refines design guidelines for clients.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$71,000 to $83,000

Average (per year)

$77,000

Major employers in Boise's tech and education sectors often hire senior designers with advanced skills and experience les tech and education sectors.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$85,000+

In Ada County, principal and lead designers may run boutique design studios or support large-scale projects for clients clients from outside Idaho.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$28 - $38

per hour

Mid-level

$39 - $51

per hour

Senior

$52 - $65

per hour