A high salary does not necessarily mean high satisfaction.

After graduation, web design graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $149,544, while the bottom 20% make closer to $46,954. The median grad salary is $83,795.

Web Design graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in web design is $72,218, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $79,620.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

Wage ($USD)

Wage Range Median Wage

Years of work experience

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