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Design Systems Lead salaries
Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Design Systems Lead roles at 5 companies, updated Oct 28, 2026.
- Median base pay$215,000a year
- Typical range$166,200–$234,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$332,500and above
- Postings5with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Pay distribution
Postings per pay band: $160K–$180K: 2; $180K–$200K: 0; $200K–$220K: 1; $220K–$240K: 1; $240K–$260K: 0; $260K–$280K: 0; $280K–$300K: 0; $300K–$320K: 0; $320K–$340K: 1.
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Newest Design Systems Lead postings
- Design Systems LeadDiscovery Education · Remote · $157K–$175K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
- Design Systems LeadDiscoveryed · Remote · $157K–$175K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Design Systems LeadBraintrust · Seattle, WA · $105.00–$120.00/hr · Posted Oct 10, 2026
- Design Systems LeadRamp · New York City, NY · $280K–$385K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026Apply
- Design Systems LeadPebl · Palo Alto, CA · $190K–$240K/yr · Posted Jul 9, 2026Apply
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Questions and answers
How much does a Design Systems Lead make?
The median posted base pay for Design Systems Lead jobs is $215K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 5 companies.
What is the typical Design Systems Lead pay range?
The middle half of postings list $166K–$234K. The top 10% list $333K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $166K or less.