Interior Designer Salary in the US

$61,239
per year
per month
$5,100
per month
per year

Interior Designer - Average Salary

The average salary for an Interior Designer is $61,239 per year ($5,100 per month), which is $7,749 (+14%) higher than the average salary in the US.
An Interior Designer can expect an average starting salary of $35,488. The highest salaries can exceed $129,750.
$35,488
Low
$61,239
Average salary
$129,750
High
$2,960
Low
$5,100
Average salary
$10,810
High

Interior Designer Salary Range

Low
$35,488
Average salary
$61,239
Senior
$73,621
High
$129,750
Low
$2,960
Average salary
$5,100
Senior
$6,140
High
$10,810
Among Home / Interior Designers in the US, recent college graduates with a degree in Interior Design and Junior Interior Designers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Interior Designers and licensed design professionals like Certified Interior Designers enjoy the highest salaries.

Interior Designer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Interior Designer$73K/year
+19% 
Certified Interior Designer$69K/year
+13% 
Freelance Interior Designer$48K/year
 -21%
Junior Interior Designer$40K/year
 -35%

Interior Designer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Interior Designer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $40,000 per year. A mid career Interior Designer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $60,000, while a Senior Interior Designer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $73,000. Home / Interior Designers with more than 20 years of experience earn $90,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Interior Designer

Late Career▲ +47%
Senior▲ +19%
Average Salary$61,239/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -35%

Gender Breakdown

Female
66%
Male
34%

Interior Designer - Jobs by Location

Interior Designer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Interior Designer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Interior Designer

How much does an Interior Designer make in the US?
An Interior Designer in the US earns an average of $61,239 gross per year, which is about $5,100 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Interior Designer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Interior Designer in the US?
The starting salary of an Interior Designer in the US is around $35,488 gross per year. Recent college graduates with a degree in Interior Design and Junior Interior Designers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Interior Designer in the US?
The highest salary of an Interior Designer in the US can reach and exceed $129,750 gross per year. Senior Interior Designers and licensed design professionals like Certified Interior Designers usually have the highest salaries.
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