Salary of Designer in Canada 2026
How much does a Designer earn?
$49,788
/ Annual
Based on 7072 job listings
The average Designer salary in Canada is ,788 per year or per hour. Entry level positions start at an income of ,028 per year, while more experienced professionals earn up to ,424 per year.
$38,028 Average salary
$49,788 Maximum
$77,424
Salary data updated: February 2026
About this role
Digital media designers create and edit graphics, animations, sound, text and video to assist in the creation of integrated multimedia products. They may perform activities related to the web, social networks, augmented reality and virtual reality but exclude the production of music using physical instruments and complex software sound synthesis tools. Digital media designers may program and build websites, mobile applications and other multimedia products.
- Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
- Use computer software to generate new images.
- Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
- Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
- Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
- Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
- Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
Career progression
ESCO (EU Open Data) | O*NET (U.S. DOL)
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How much is paid in similar professions in Canada?
| Position | Average salary / Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Designer | $49,788 | View listings |
| Graphic Designer | $45,816 | View listings |
| Arts | $48,360 | View listings |
| Photographer | $39,000 | View listings |
| Art | $51,252 | View listings |
| Music | $48,756 | View listings |
| Creative | $58,728 | View listings |
| Graphic Design | $47,868 | View listings |
| Graphic Artist | $39,492 | View listings |
| Art Director | $78,000 | View listings |
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Data updated: February 2026
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Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Canada. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 7,072 job postings with salary.