VP of Design Salary in New York, United States
Senior designers in New York earn salaries. The median base salary is $160,000.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$120,000 to $145,000
Average (per year)
$133,750
First-time VPs work in regional organizations.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$145,000 to $175,000
Average (per year)
$160,000
Mid-level salaries are reported for Auburn.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$175,000 to $202,500
Average (per year)
$188,000
Senior salaries are reported for various employers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$200,000+
Principal VPs work for a range of organizations.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$61 - $85
per hour
Mid-level
$85 - $113
per hour
Senior
$113 - $145
per hour
Compared with the national median of $130,000, New York's figure sits well above average.