Web Designer Salary in Ontario, Canada
Web designers in Ontario earn about C$58,000 a year. Living costs keep budgets tight.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$44,000 to C$52,000
Average (per year)
C$47,500
Entry-level web designers in Chatham-Kent work for agencies or local businesses. Salaries are aligned with the local cost of living.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$53,000 to C$63,000
Average (per year)
C$58,000
At the mid-level, designers manage multiple projects and interact with clients in manufacturing, agriculture, or retail.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$64,000 to C$75,500
Average (per year)
C$69,750
Senior designers oversee web strategy for regional firms and work remotely for larger companies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
C$77,500+
Principal and lead roles are held by consultants or independent business owners.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
C$23 - C$29
per hour
Mid-level
C$30 - C$38
per hour
Senior
C$39 - C$50
per hour
Compared to the countrywide figure, Ontario's median sits below the national average of roughly C$65,000. Higher living costs offset the lower pay.