Interior Designer salary — global benchmarks
City-by-city interior designer salaries, indexed to local cost-of-living and construction hiring multipliers.
| City | Country | Median | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | United States | $140k | $199k | View → |
| Chicago | United States | $121k | $172k | View → |
| Dallas | United States | $124k | $176k | View → |
| Houston | United States | $143k | $203k | View → |
| Los Angeles | United States | $115k | $163k | View → |
| Miami | United States | $116k | $165k | View → |
| Seattle | United States | $111k | $158k | View → |
| Toronto | Canada | $119k | $170k | View → |
| Vancouver | Canada | $114k | $162k | View → |
| Calgary | Canada | $115k | $163k | View → |
| London | United Kingdom | $153k | $217k | View → |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | $107k | $152k | View → |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | $104k | $148k | View → |
| Berlin | Germany | $106k | $151k | View → |
| Munich | Germany | $114k | $161k | View → |
| Hamburg | Germany | $106k | $150k | View → |
| Frankfurt | Germany | $101k | $144k | View → |
| Paris | France | $123k | $175k | View → |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $104k | $148k | View → |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $114k | $162k | View → |
| Oslo | Norway | $113k | $160k | View → |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $113k | $160k | View → |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | $179k | $254k | View → |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | $165k | $235k | View → |
| Doha | Qatar | $152k | $215k | View → |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | $176k | $250k | View → |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | $149k | $212k | View → |
| Muscat | Oman | $117k | $167k | View → |
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | $111k | $157k | View → |
| Manama | Bahrain | $106k | $150k | View → |
| Mumbai | India | $160k | $227k | View → |
| Delhi | India | $152k | $216k | View → |
| Bangalore | India | $136k | $193k | View → |
| Hyderabad | India | $130k | $184k | View → |
| Chennai | India | $125k | $178k | View → |
| Pune | India | $120k | $170k | View → |
| Ahmedabad | India | $125k | $177k | View → |
| Kolkata | India | $104k | $148k | View → |
| Noida | India | $127k | $180k | View → |
| Gurgaon | India | $119k | $168k | View → |
| Kochi | India | $97.9k | $139k | View → |
| Singapore | Singapore | $166k | $236k | View → |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $114k | $163k | View → |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | $130k | $184k | View → |
| Manila | Philippines | $126k | $179k | View → |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | $128k | $182k | View → |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $115k | $163k | View → |
| Tokyo | Japan | $117k | $166k | View → |
| Osaka | Japan | $96.6k | $137k | View → |
| Seoul | South Korea | $127k | $180k | View → |
| Shanghai | China | $137k | $195k | View → |
| Shenzhen | China | $130k | $185k | View → |
| Beijing | China | $137k | $194k | View → |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $125k | $177k | View → |
| Sydney | Australia | $132k | $188k | View → |
| Melbourne | Australia | $118k | $168k | View → |
| Brisbane | Australia | $118k | $167k | View → |
| Perth | Australia | $127k | $180k | View → |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $109k | $155k | View → |
| São Paulo | Brazil | $128k | $182k | View → |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | $117k | $166k | View → |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $115k | $163k | View → |
| Monterrey | Mexico | $121k | $171k | View → |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | $105k | $149k | View → |
| Cape Town | South Africa | $102k | $145k | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Interior Designer do?+
Interior Designers shape interior spaces for hospitality, commercial, residential, and retail — concept, FF&E, finishes, and fit-out delivery.
How much do Interior Designers earn globally?+
Interior Designers earn a median of $77.5k, with junior roles starting around $55.8k and senior or specialist packages reaching $110k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Interior Designers?+
Interior Designers are hired across hotels, commercial-construction, interior-fit-out, mixed-use and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Interior Designer?+
Typical progression runs through Architectural Designer → Architect → Senior Architect → Design Director / Principal → Studio Director.
Where can I hire Interior Designers?+
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