How much does a Web Designer make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Web Designer in Washington, DC is $115,204. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,913 to $127,517, with most professionals earning between $93,633 and $138,727.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Web Designer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Web Designer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Web Designer ranges from $103,913 to $127,517 with the average base salary of $115,204. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,948 to $134,577 with the average total cash compensation of $120,206.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $115,204 $103,913 - $127,517
Bonus $5,002 $4,035 - $7,060
Total Pay $120,206 $107,948 - $134,577
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,913 - $127,517 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,913 - $127,517 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,913 - $127,517 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,697 - $127,252 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,913 - $127,517 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,913 - $127,517 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Web Designer III LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $99,026 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,879
JOB TITLE Web Designer II LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $80,844 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,792
JOB TITLE Web Designer I LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $71,946 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,530
JOB TITLE Web Designer IV LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $134,365 MAXIMUM SALARY $156,970
JOB TITLE Designer I - Web LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $71,990 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,590
JOB TITLE Designer III - Web LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $99,090 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,890
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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