Graphic designer take-home pay by country

Creates visual concepts for branding, print, digital, and product. Often combined with UX, web, or motion roles in smaller firms.

• United Kingdom

  Median: £35,000 gross → £28,720 net (17.9% effective)

• United States

  Median: $59,000 gross → $47,660 net (19.2% effective) — California baseline; see page for state breakdown

• Germany

  Median: €42,000 gross → €27,944 net (33.5% effective)

• France

  Median: €35,000 gross → €25,840 net (26.2% effective)

• Spain

  Median: €28,000 gross → €21,542 net (23.1% effective)