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IC1 - Entry
The median salary range for Design (IC1) roles disclosed in public job postings is $65k - $80k as of Aug 2026, based on 750 job postings from 208 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$65,000
10%
Mid
$72,500
10%
High
$80,000
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Design Coordinator
Dallas
·1-2 Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$44k - $54k
$43,680 - $54,080
Associate Designer
Toronto
·Last Posted: May 2026
$49k - $53k
$48,750 - $53,000
Associate Designer
Canada
·Last Posted: May 2026
$49k - $53k
$48,750 - $53,000
Studio Associate
White Plains
·Last Posted: May 2026
$52k
$52,000
Studio Associate
Russian Federation
·Last Posted: May 2026
$52k
$52,000
Studio Associate
Roswell
N/A
N/A
Studio Associate
Houston
N/A
N/A
AI UX Conversational Analyst Intern
Remote
·Last Posted: May 2026
$43k - $52k
$42,670 - $51,949
AI UX Conversational Analyst Intern
London
·Last Posted: May 2026
$43k - $52k
$42,670 - $51,949
Associate Balance Designer
Vancouver
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$46k - $51k
$45,529 - $51,092
Associate Balance Designer
Vancouver
·1+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2026
$46k - $51k
$45,529 - $51,092
Video Editor Intern
Miami
·Last Posted: May 2026
$33k - $44k
$33,280 - $43,680
Intern - Marketing Design
Remote
·Last Posted: May 2026
$42k
$41,600
Color, Materials & Finish Intern
Boston
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$37k
$37,440
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Large 80 Data Points | $65,000 | $72,500 | $80,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 406 Data Points | $100,000 | $115,600 | $131,200 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 432 Data Points | $125,000 | $147,803 | $170,606 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 970 Data Points | $140,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 251 Data Points | $174,800 | $199,900 | $225,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 232 Data Points | $168,200 | $199,325 | $230,450 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 154 Data Points | $137,000 | $163,500 | $190,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Large 79 Data Points | $155,000 | $193,100 | $231,200 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 287 Data Points | $181,455 | $209,271 | $237,088 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Medium 48 Data Points | $213,000 | $250,550 | $288,100 |