Last updated May 9, 2026 · based on 78 verified listings
Median $21/hr — about $43,680/year at full time.
Pay data on this page comes from 78 verified, US-eligible listings active on CushyJobs in the last 30 days. We re-run this analysis weekly. Graphic design (basic) pay at the bottom 25% works out to about $15/hr; the top 25% is around $38/hr.
Range: $15–$38/hr · Median $21/hr
| Bracket | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom 25% | $15/hr | $31,200 |
| Median | $21/hr | $43,680 |
| Top 25% | $38/hr | $79,040 |
Most cushy WFH roles pay the same nationally, but a few employers adjust by metro. Multipliers below applied to the median $21/hr.
San Francisco, CA
$25/hr
18% above the national median
New York, NY
$24/hr
14% above the national median
Boston, MA
$23/hr
10% above the national median
Seattle, WA
$23/hr
9% above the national median
Washington, DC
$22/hr
7% above the national median
Entry (0-1 yr)
$16/hr
~$33,280/year FT
Mid (2-4 yr)
$21/hr
~$43,680/year FT
Senior (5+ yr)
$30/hr
~$62,400/year FT
Across 78 verified listings, the median is $21/hour (about $43,680/year at full time). The bottom 25% earn $15/hr; the top 25% earn $38/hr.
Most cushy WFH roles pay the same nationally regardless of where the worker lives. A small minority of employers (mostly tech and high-cost-of-living based) adjust by metro — those rates are reflected in our top-paying-cities table above.
Yes — about 78% of basic design listings care more about portfolio than credentials. Build 8–10 sample pieces in Canva or Figma and most clients will hire on portfolio alone.