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Design Director salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 19 open job postings for Design Director roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Design Director postings in California

  1. Design Director, Experiential & PackagingKosas · Los Angeles, CA · $175K–$200K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Design Director, PackagingTrinchero Family Estates · Napa, CA · $145K–$160K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  3. Design Director, Museum & Experience DesignRoto · Dublin, CA · $90K–$115K/yr · Posted Nov 2, 2026
  4. Director, DesigneBay · San Jose, CA · $225K–$300K/yr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  5. Design Director, RTW - Joe's JeansCentric Brands · Los Angeles, CA · $145K–$165K/yr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
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Design Director pay in other places

  1. United States$167K median, $135K–$180K typical, 97 postingsUnited States: middle half $135K–$180K, median $167K
  2. New York$159K median, $128K–$175K typical, 35 postingsNew York: middle half $128K–$175K, median $159K
  3. New York City, NY$159K median, $128K–$175K typical, 33 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $128K–$175K, median $159K
  4. Massachusetts$167K median, $167K–$167K typical, 9 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $167K–$167K, median $167K
  5. Boston, MA$167K median, $167K–$167K typical, 7 postingsBoston, MA: middle half $167K–$167K, median $167K
  6. San Francisco, CA$175K median, $175K–$175K typical, 7 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $175K–$175K, median $175K
  7. Los Angeles, CA$150K median, $150K–$155K typical, 4 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $150K–$155K, median $150K
  8. Michigan$130K median, $130K–$130K typical, 4 postingsMichigan: middle half $130K–$130K, median $130K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Design Director make in California?

The median posted base pay for Design Director jobs in California is $175K a year, from 19 job postings with pay at 15 companies.

What is the typical Design Director pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $153K–$178K. The top 10% list $230K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $130K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Design Director jobs?

The median here is $175K, against $167K across all 103 postings for the role.

How many Design Director jobs in California list pay?

19 open postings at 15 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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