With every industry going digital, the demand for graphic designers is at an all-time high. Whether it is advertising, web design, entertainment or any other industry, the scope for graphic designers is ample. Needless to say, this is a great time to begin your career in the field if that is something that interests you.
A career in graphic designing definitely allows you to channel your creativity, convert your ideas to reality and is fun with a lot of potential for growth. But, is it rewarding in terms of money?
If how much a graphic designer earns in India is something that you’d been wondering about then keep reading on.
Salary of a Graphic Designer in India
Entry Level
For graphic designers who have just begun their career and have less than a year’s to a year worth of experience are paid anywhere up to INR 2,00,000 a year. The exact number will vary depending upon the kind of company that the designer works for.
At entry level, graphic designers are often hired as ‘Junior Graphic Designer’ and then go on to become ‘Senior Graphic Designer’ after a few years’ worth of experience.
1 to 4 Years Experience
According to Payscale, a designer who has 1 to 4 years of experience in the field will earn anywhere up to INR 3,00,000 a year. This salary can be more depending upon the kind of company and industry.
5 to 9 Years Experience
By the time a designer has 5 to 9 years of experience, he is often at the post of ‘Senior Graphic Designer’. A Senior Graphic Designer earns about an average salary of INR 4,50,000 per year in India. This salary can go up to INR 9,50,000 depending upon the company or the kind of industry he works in.
Salary of Graphic Designer by Location
The salary that a graphic designer earns also depends greatly on the location he works at. For example, the salary in metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi or Bangalore is higher as compared to the other cities like Kolkata or Ahmedabad.
Average Graphic Designer Salary in India
According to Jobted, the average graphic designer salary in India is INR 28,985 per month.
Hope this gave you an idea of what the salary of a graphic designer in India is. While these numbers are approximate, the exact salary will depend upon the city, company and the designer’s skills and experience.
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Mir is a British educated Digital Marketing Specialist with 8+years of experience in the industry. He is also the Founder of Kashmirica, a social impact brand that aims to take Kashmiri Handicrafts Global.