Product Designer Salary in Alameda County, California
Alameda County includes Oakland and Berkeley. Tech salaries are available. Living costs include housing and transportation.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$71,000 to $99,000
Average (per year)
$88,000
Entry-level hires join tech companies or startups in Oakland, Hayward, and Berkeley with competitive starting pay.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$99,000 to $128,000
Average (per year)
$114,000
Mid-level designers work locally.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$128,000 to $162,000
Average (per year)
$142,000
Senior staff manage teams or projects for major companies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$162,000+
Principal designers earn salaries above $175K at large tech firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$48 - $65
per hour
Mid-level
$65 - $85
per hour
Senior
$85 - $120
per hour