Graphic Designer Salary in Rancho Cordova, California
Rancho Cordova includes insurance, technology, and state government employers. Graphic design salaries reflect Sacramento metro rates but sit below San Francisco levels. Jobs include financial services, healthcare, and public sector communications.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$41,000 to $50,000
Average (per year)
$45,500
Entry-level designers find positions with insurance companies, state offices, or small creative agencies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$51,000 to $60,000
Average (per year)
$55,500
With experience, designers can work on government contracts, financial services, or healthcare projects.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$61,000 to $69,000
Average (per year)
$65,000
Senior staff lead branding initiatives for tech startups, consulting firms, and large Sacramento-area employers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$70,000+
Principal designers assume agency leadership positions and oversee design on major state or corporate contracts.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$19 - $27
per hour
Mid-level
$28 - $35
per hour
Senior
$36 - $43
per hour