Design Manager salary

The median Design Manager salary in the US is $130k to $150k per year, based on 8 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-06-03. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$130k
Typical (median)
$130k–$150k
Upper (75th pct)
$210k
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Common questions

What is the average Design Manager salary?

The median Design Manager salary in the US is $130k to $150k per year, based on 8 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Design Manager?

Most Design Manager roles in the US fall between $130k (25th percentile) and $210k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Design Manager salary calculated?

It is calculated from 8 active Design Manager job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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