Freelance Rate Calculator / Graphic Designer

Freelance Graphic Designer Rate Calculator

Freelance graphic designers create visual content for brands, marketing materials, and digital products. Rates vary widely based on specialization — logo design, brand identity, and UI design command higher rates than general print work.

Your freelance hourly rate

$67

per hour

Daily rate (8h)$538
Monthly gross$7,530
Annual gross$90,357
Billable hours/year1,344

Average Graphic Designer rate: $35–$120/h

Your rate is 3% above the typical rate

Average Freelance Graphic Designer Rates in 2026

LevelHourly RateAnnual (est.)
Entry-level$35/h$42,000/yr
Mid-level$65/h$78,000/yr
Senior / specialist$120/h$144,000/yr

Annual estimates based on ~1,200 billable hours/year.

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