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Graphic Designer Salary in New York (2026)
$37.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,659/year ($4,972/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Graphic Designers (3rd of 51), with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 14,530 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $77,340 a year — though pay ranges from $43,680 for newcomers to $131,250 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $131,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,530 Graphic Designer jobs in New York (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Graphic Designer salary of $77,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,659 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $77,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,185 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,917 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,579 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,659 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,972 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in New York?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in New York is $77,340 per year ($37.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,610 and $100,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in New York?
- On the median salary of $77,340, a single filer in New York takes home about $59,659 per year ($4,972 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 14,530 Graphic Designer jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.