Graphic Designers pay range in Glens Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,380 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Glens Falls earn between $46,180 and $77,130.
- $37K10th
- $46K25th
- $57KMedian
- $77K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,730 | $5,061 | $29.20 |
| Median | $56,540 | $4,712 | $27.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,180 | $3,848 | $22.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,130 | $6,428 | $37.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Glens Falls vs. New York and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Glens Falls earn 26% less than the New York average ($82,410) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls | $60,730 | $56,540 | $37,190 | $92,380 | 50 |
| New York | $82,410 | $77,340 | $43,680 | $131,250 | 14,530 |
| United States | $70,560 | $62,960 | $39,520 | $104,910 | 197,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Graphic Designers salary after taxes in Glens Falls
On the average salary of $60,730, a single filer in Glens Falls takes home about $48,241 a year, or $4,020 a month and $1,855 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Glens Falls a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Glens Falls area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.9), so the average $60,730 buys what about $64,017 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Glens Falls ($49,090). A typical home costs $313,642, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other New York cities
Glens Falls ranks 9th of 11 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($85,950).
Highest-paying cities for graphic designers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,360).
- San Jose, CA$107,360
- San Francisco, CA$102,130
- Portland, OR$92,530
- Washington, DC$89,540
- New York, NY$85,950
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Graphic Designers salary in Glens Falls: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Glens Falls?
$29.20 an hour on average, and $27.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Glens Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Glens Falls?
About $48,241 a year ($4,020 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,730. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do graphic designers earn more in Glens Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,560).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1024; area Glens Falls, NY (24020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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