Graphic Designer Salary in Somerset County, New Jersey

Somerset County includes several corporate employers. Designers are employed in the area.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$44,000 to $56,000

Average (per year)

$50,000

Entry-level roles are available at corporate headquarters and design firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$60,000 to $75,000

Average (per year)

$67,500

Mid-level designers produce marketing and branding for pharmaceutical, financial, and tech companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$80,000 to $95,000

Average (per year)

$87,500

Senior designers manage teams and lead creative for Fortune 500 clients or local agencies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$100,000+

Principal designers take on executive-level creative direction, often working with high-profile corporations.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$24 - $33

per hour

Mid-level

$35 - $48

per hour

Senior

$50 - $70

per hour