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Graphic Designer Salary in Indiana (2026)
$26.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,122/year ($3,760/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 39th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 3,450 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $55,480 a year — though pay ranges from $38,520 for newcomers to $98,020 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,450 Graphic Designer jobs in Indiana (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Graphic Designer salary of $55,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,122 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $55,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,478 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,244 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,637 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,122 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,760 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Indiana?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Indiana is $55,480 per year ($26.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,600 and $70,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $55,480, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $45,122 per year ($3,760 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 3,450 Graphic Designer jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.