Head of Design Salary in New York

💰 $191K–$248K salary range

Median: $200K  ·  Based on 25 public job postings  ·  Updated June 17, 2026

This Head of Design salary benchmark for New York is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Head of Design pay in New York vs. national

• New York: $200K median
• National: $237K median

New York Head of Design pay runs 16% below the national median.

Design salaries in New York by seniority

• Senior Product Designer: $167K
• Product Designer: $175K
• Head of Design: $200K
• Principal Designer: $234K

What does a Head of Design in New York do?

Head of Designs are designers who shape the product experience and brand. This benchmark reflects Director-level base compensation for New York-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Head of Design salary in New York?
The median pay is $200K, with a typical range of $191K–$248K, based on 25 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does New York compare to the national Head of Design salary?
The national median is $237K; New York is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 New York postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 25 public job postings located in New York (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 New York postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 17, 2026.

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