Web Designer Salary in Ada County

Ada County includes Boise, Idaho's largest city, and is home to several universities. Web designers work for healthcare, education, and software companies. The cost of living in the region is moderate.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$44,000 to $53,000

Average (per year)

$48,500

Entry-level web designers in Ada County work for startups or midsized firms, and local market conditions affect pay.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$53,000 to $67,000

Average (per year)

$60,000

Mid-level positions include client-facing work and combine design with front-end development, particularly in healthcare and software sectors.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$67,000 to $83,000

Average (per year)

$75,000

Senior designers lead strategic projects for employers or manage multi-disciplinary teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$83,000+

Principal roles involve creative direction or agency partnership.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$23 - $36

per hour

Mid-level

$36 - $55

per hour

Senior

$55 - $75

per hour