Web Designer Salary in Colorado, United States

The median web designer salary is $60,000 per year. Startups supplement base pay with project bonuses. This figure reflects demand for web designers in Colorado.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$44,500 to $53,500

Average (per year)

$48,500

Fresh graduates join digital agencies or small businesses and earn starting salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$54,500 to $66,000

Average (per year)

$60,000

Mid-level designers near the Denver metro area work with mid-sized firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$67,000 to $81,000

Average (per year)

$74,000

Experienced designers work for healthcare organizations or public sector employers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$81,500+

Leadership roles exist in larger companies and local startups.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$22 - $30

per hour

Mid-level

$31 - $42

per hour

Senior

$43 - $60

per hour

Nationally, web designers average about $55,000, so Colorado's median sits slightly above the U.S. Standard.