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Head of Design salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Head of Design roles in California, updated Oct 4, 2026.
- Median base pay$242,500a year
- Typical range$209,000–$264,500Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$264,500and above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Head of Design postings in California
- Head of Design, Adobe CreativeAdobe · San Francisco, CA · $132K–$287K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
- Head of DesignAllocate · Remote · $225K–$260K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Head of DesignMesh · Remote · $229K–$300K/yr · Posted Aug 11, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Head of Design make in California?
The median posted base pay for Head of Design jobs in California is $243K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Head of Design pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $209K–$265K. The top 10% list $265K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $209K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Head of Design jobs?
The median here is $243K, against $243K across all 3 postings for the role.
How many Head of Design jobs in California list pay?
3 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.