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 | $145k | $206k | View → |
| Chicago | United States | $117k | $166k | View → |
| Dallas | United States | $129k | $183k | View → |
| Houston | United States | $138k | $196k | View → |
| Los Angeles | United States | $125k | $177k | View → |
| Miami | United States | $112k | $159k | View → |
| Seattle | United States | $107k | $152k | View → |
| Toronto | Canada | $115k | $164k | View → |
| Vancouver | Canada | $110k | $156k | View → |
| Calgary | Canada | $111k | $157k | View → |
| London | United Kingdom | $141k | $200k | View → |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | $98.3k | $140k | View → |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | $95.4k | $135k | View → |
| Berlin | Germany | $110k | $157k | View → |
| Munich | Germany | $104k | $148k | View → |
| Hamburg | Germany | $102k | $145k | View → |
| Frankfurt | Germany | $97.9k | $139k | View → |
| Paris | France | $119k | $169k | View → |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $113k | $161k | View → |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $110k | $157k | View → |
| Oslo | Norway | $104k | $147k | View → |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $109k | $154k | View → |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | $172k | $245k | View → |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | $160k | $227k | View → |
| Doha | Qatar | $157k | $223k | View → |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | $182k | $259k | View → |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | $155k | $220k | View → |
| Muscat | Oman | $122k | $173k | View → |
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | $121k | $171k | View → |
| Manama | Bahrain | $97.2k | $138k | View → |
| Mumbai | India | $147k | $209k | View → |
| Delhi | India | $147k | $208k | View → |
| Bangalore | India | $131k | $186k | View → |
| Hyderabad | India | $125k | $178k | View → |
| Chennai | India | $121k | $172k | View → |
| Pune | India | $110k | $156k | View → |
| Ahmedabad | India | $120k | $171k | View → |
| Kolkata | India | $113k | $161k | View → |
| Noida | India | $123k | $174k | View → |
| Gurgaon | India | $129k | $183k | View → |
| Kochi | India | $106k | $151k | View → |
| Singapore | Singapore | $160k | $227k | View → |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $119k | $168k | View → |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | $125k | $178k | View → |
| Manila | Philippines | $116k | $165k | View → |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | $133k | $188k | View → |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $111k | $158k | View → |
| Tokyo | Japan | $113k | $160k | View → |
| Osaka | Japan | $105k | $149k | View → |
| Seoul | South Korea | $122k | $174k | View → |
| Shanghai | China | $142k | $202k | View → |
| Shenzhen | China | $135k | $192k | View → |
| Beijing | China | $132k | $187k | View → |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $121k | $171k | View → |
| Sydney | Australia | $122k | $173k | View → |
| Melbourne | Australia | $114k | $162k | View → |
| Brisbane | Australia | $122k | $173k | View → |
| Perth | Australia | $123k | $174k | View → |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $113k | $161k | View → |
| São Paulo | Brazil | $124k | $175k | View → |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | $108k | $153k | View → |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $111k | $157k | View → |
| Monterrey | Mexico | $116k | $165k | View → |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | $109k | $155k | View → |
| Cape Town | South Africa | $98.1k | $139k | 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 $78.8k, with junior roles starting around $56.8k and senior or specialist packages reaching $112k, 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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