How much do interior designers earn in Russia and how can they earn more than others? How much does a graphic designer earn and what can a beginner expect? How much does a clothing designer earn?

However, reaching such heights is not so easy. First you need to gain experience in the profession, and even earlier - get a job. And the competition is 7.5 resumes per vacancy. Moreover, the designer’s income may include a percentage of the transaction, which means that at first, while you are not developing exclusive expensive projects, almost more will depend on sales skills than on design talent.

Still, the game is worth the candle. Even if you don’t become Ian Callum, you will be guaranteed a job you love, a good salary and pleasure from creativity.

Job responsibilities of an interior designer

Creation of interior design projects for residential and public premises:

Choosing the general stylistic direction of room design;
- development, drawing and 3D visualization of design projects for premises;
- coordination of design projects with clients;
- calculation of the required volume of construction and finishing materials;
- purchase / participation in the purchase of construction and finishing materials, furniture, decorative items;
- development of original furniture models for design projects, transfer of sketches to production;
- designer supervision of construction and finishing works;
- decoration of premises;
- participation in professional exhibitions.

Salary offers and employer requirements

The average salary offer for interior designers in Moscow is 52,000 rubles, in St. Petersburg - 40,000 rubles, in Volgograd - 23,000 rubles, in Voronezh - 25,000 rubles, in Yekaterinburg - 35,000 rubles, in Kazan - 25,000 rubles, in Krasnoyarsk - 30,000 rubles, in Nizhny Novgorod- 24,000 rubles, in Novosibirsk - 30,000 rubles, in Omsk - 26,000 rubles, in Perm - 30,000 rubles, in Rostov-on-Don - 26,000 rubles, in Samara - 26,000 rubles, in Ufa - 26,000 rubles, in Chelyabinsk - 30,000 rubles.

Despite the fact that the design profession is creative, vacancies contain extensive and clearly defined requirements even for applicants for entry-level positions in this field. Employers want to see graduates and students of specialized faculties of universities as interior designers. Young specialists must be proficient in specialized software: 3DS Max, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, etc. At the interview, works done “by hand” that demonstrate the author’s developed spatial thinking will be useful. Beginning designers must know the basics of the subject area, interior styles and principles of their implementation, and have skills in designing interior design. Developed communication skills will come in handy when dealing with clients. The starting salary for beginning designers in Moscow ranges from 30,000 to 38,000 rubles, in St. Petersburg - from 23,000 to 30,000 rubles, in Yekaterinburg - from 20,000 to 25,000 rubles, in Nizhny Novgorod - from 14,000 to 18,000 rub.

City	Income level, rub. (no experience in this position)
Moscow	30 000 - 38 000	- Higher / incomplete higher education(architecture/design) - Confident PC user (MS Office, 3DS Max, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, etc.) - Knowledge of the basics of interior design - Knowledge of the main styles in the interior and their features, understanding of the principles of their implementation in the interior - Ability to draw by hand - Developed spatial thinking - Excellent communication skills - Skills in designing interior design Portrait of the applicant in range 1
Saint Petersburg	23 000 - 30 000
Volgograd	13 000 - 17 000
Voronezh	15 000 - 20 000
Yekaterinburg	20 000 - 25 000
Kazan	15 000 - 18 000
Krasnoyarsk	18 000 - 23 000
Nizhny Novgorod	14 000 - 18 000
Novosibirsk	17 000 - 20 000
Permian	15 000 - 20 000
Omsk	17 000 - 22 000
Rostov-on-Don	14 000 - 20 000
Samara	15 000 - 18 000
Ufa	15 000 - 20 000
Chelyabinsk	17 000 - 22 000

Designers with at least 1 year of experience can ask for a salary increase or consider vacancies with higher salary offers. Such specialists must understand modern trends in interior design and have a portfolio of completed design projects. Negotiation skills must also be excellent. Salary offers for candidates who meet the specified requirements in the capital increase to 45,000 rubles, in the city on the Neva - up to 35,000 rubles, in Yekaterinburg - up to 30,000 rubles, in Nizhny Novgorod - up to 20,000 rubles.

City	Income level, rub. (with work experience of 1 year)	Requirements and wishes for professional skills
Moscow	38 000 - 45 000	- Knowledge modern trends interior design - Availability of a portfolio of completed design projects - Good negotiation skills Portrait of an applicant in range 2
Saint Petersburg	30 000 - 35 000
Volgograd	17 000 - 20 000
Voronezh	20 000 - 23 000
Yekaterinburg	25 000 - 30 000
Kazan	18 000 - 23 000
Krasnoyarsk	23 000 - 27 000
Nizhny Novgorod	18 000 - 20 000
Novosibirsk	20 000 - 25 000
Permian	20 000 - 24 000
Omsk	22 000 - 26 000
Rostov-on-Don	20 000 - 23 000
Samara	18 000 - 23 000		Ufa	20 000 - 24 000	Chelyabinsk	22 000 - 25 000

Entry into the next salary range is open to specialists with a higher education in the field of architecture or design and more than 3 years of work experience. This level of income is offered by companies specializing in design projects for large premises and country houses. Therefore, as applicants, employers would like to see specialists with experience in similar organizations. The specifics of working with large customers also imply knowledge of the construction and finishing materials market. Frequent site visits by the designer are required, which is why employers often specify the availability of a personal car among additional requests. The upper limit of the third salary range in Moscow is 60,000 rubles, in St. Petersburg - 47,000 rubles, in Yekaterinburg - 40,000 rubles, in Nizhny Novgorod - 28,000 rubles.

City	Income level, rub. (with work experience of 3 years or more)	Requirements and wishes for professional skills
Moscow	45 000 - 60 000	- Higher education (architecture / design) - Excellent orientation in the market of construction and finishing materials, knowledge of the main manufacturers and their range - Experience in implementing design projects for large premises / country houses Possible wish: having a personal car Portrait of the applicant in the 3rd range
Saint Petersburg	35 000 - 47 000
Volgograd	20 000 - 26 000
Voronezh	23 000 - 30 000
Yekaterinburg	30 000 - 40 000
Kazan	23 000 - 30 000
Krasnoyarsk	27 000 - 36 000
Nizhny Novgorod	20 000 - 28 000
Novosibirsk	25 000 - 34 000
Permian	24 000 - 30 000
Omsk	26 000 - 34 000
Rostov-on-Don	23 000 - 30 000
Samara	23 000 - 30 000
Ufa	24 000 - 30 000
Chelyabinsk	25 000 - 34 000

Applicants with 5 years of experience in the field of interior design can qualify for the maximum income. These must be real experts who have previously created high-budget design projects with complex technical equipment of the premises. An additional advantage Experienced professionals will benefit from fluency in English. The maximum recorded among the capital's salary offers is 120,000 rubles. In St. Petersburg, professionals in the field of interior design earn up to 95,000 rubles, in Yekaterinburg - up to 80,000 rubles, in Nizhny Novgorod - up to 55,000 rubles.

City	Income level, rub. (with work experience of 5 years or more)	Requirements and wishes for professional skills
Moscow	60 000 - 120 000	- Experience in designing and implementing design projects with complex technical equipment of premises - Experience in implementing high-budget design projects Possible wish: knowledge English language at a conversational or free level Portrait of the applicant in the 4th range
Saint Petersburg	47 000 - 95 000
Volgograd	26 000 - 55 000
Voronezh	30 000 - 60 000
Yekaterinburg	40 000 - 80 000
Kazan	30 000 - 60 000
Krasnoyarsk	36 000 - 70 000
Nizhny Novgorod	28 000 - 55 000
Novosibirsk	34 000 - 65 000
Permian	30 000 - 60 000
Omsk	34 000 - 70 000
Rostov-on-Don	30 000 - 60 000
Samara	30 000 - 60 000
Ufa	30 000 - 60 000
Chelyabinsk	34 000 - 70 000

Portrait of the applicant

Among applicants for interior designer positions, the majority are young women with higher education. Representatives of the stronger sex in this segment of the labor market are 18%. 64% are young people under the age of 30. 81% of interior designers have higher education. 18% of applicants are fluent in English.

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Interior designer

Interior designer is a specialty that promises interesting, creative work, enormous opportunities for self-realization, and sometimes worldwide fame. Such as Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum, recognized the best designer interiors of 2013 according to the Automotive Interiors Expo Awards.

Young specialists who have recently come to work in this area are offered at least 25,000 rubles in Moscow. Designers with experience can earn a salary of over 50,000 rubles. And large companies even promise more than 80,000 rubles to a worthy applicant.

It is better to start your career in a respectable company. This will ensure a stable income and provide permanent employment. But do not forget that the designer in such cases receives no more than 30% of the cost of orders.

In addition, you can provide premises decoration services yourself by organizing an individual entrepreneurship. How much a designer ultimately earns depends only on his efforts, professionalism and the number of orders.

Salary of a clothing designer

The fashion designer's remuneration is unstable and depends on:

product positioning;
quality characteristics of materials;
brand;
productivity.

Specialists have to compete with stores that are more accessible to ordinary people, where prices are much lower. Clothing designers are not in demand in all regions of Russia. In cities with small populations there is practically no decent income. For example, in the Vladimir region, fashion industry specialists are not required at all. You can only get a job as a seamstress, which is unlikely to satisfy a creative person.

Any fashion designer at the start of his career must participate in competitions and shows, try to be remembered by his potential clients for his unique style and quality of work. This will help you find regular customers and ensure good income.

It is better to start your journey in fashion design in a team of professionals. Famous fashion designers offer to graduate from their own schools and laboratories. For example, Vyacheslav Zaitsev provides the opportunity to undergo training in his studio. After such a school, a clothing designer will be able to find a well-paid job without any problems.

In the regions, the work of a specialist is estimated at 15,000 – 20,000 rubles. If you have experience, the salary increases to 35,000 - 40,000 rubles. In Moscow, fees are much higher. Young specialists are offered from 40,000 rubles. Fashion designers who have been designing and sewing clothes for a long time can get a good job. Large fashion houses sometimes require chief designers. Salary starts from 160,000 rubles.

You can work for yourself. To do this, you need to interest customers in your services. Because the number of orders directly determines how much a specialist will receive for the work done.

The remuneration for the work of domestic couturiers is significantly inferior to the fees of their Western colleagues. Purchasing power in Russia is falling; few can afford expensive clothes. Specialists have to find a balance between materials and income from the audience of potential clients. Even top fashion designers are noticing declines in sales.

How much a clothing or interior designer will receive for his activities depends on him. In order for customers to give expensive work, it is necessary to create a good reputation, and the specifics of the profession require constant study of fashion trends and following them. At the same time, in Moscow the chance of finding a well-paid job is higher than in the regions.

When choosing a profession, modern people are guided by two criteria. Only in-demand professions that provide a good income can provide decent conditions for a comfortable life. One of these professions now includes an interior designer.

A huge range of finishing materials and furniture made it possible to decorate housing, commercial establishments, and offices in full accordance with fashion and personal tastes. But to create harmony and an impeccable result, professionalism is required. That’s why owners of homes, restaurants, and salons are increasingly turning to a specialist. Those who want to understand how much an interior designer earns need to understand the specifics of income generation in this profession.

Criteria influencing the income of an interior designer

Creative professions allow you to do what you love and get paid for it. This is an undeniable advantage of specialties in this category. However, they also have a significant drawback. For the most part, they do not provide stable incomes. An interior designer receives income from completed projects, the number and cost of which may vary.

Talent, creativity, and hard work play an important role in achieving success. However, other factors also influence the amount of income:

education;
work experience;
skills in working with special computer software;
professional reputation;
region.

Designers who have graduated from a prestigious university have a better chance of getting a job in a reputable company at the beginning of their journey. A diploma from a course from an unknown institute may cause distrust and doubts among the employer. If a young specialist without work experience manages to get a job in a good company, at first his salary in the province will be in the range of 12-14 thousand rubles. In Moscow you can find a place with an income of 22-25 thousand rubles.

A modern designer needs to be able to use specialized computer programs and 3D modeling. Now it is impossible to work productively without these assistants.

Experience and professional reputation have a significant impact on the amount of income.

For example, the average salary of a beginner in Ukraine is about 4 thousand hryvnia, experienced craftsmen earn an average of 10-12 thousand hryvnia.

Prices for interior designer services vary significantly across regions. In large cities and capitals, customers are willing to pay large sums for an original design project. In the provinces, the income of the population is lower, which is reflected in the payment for services of any kind, including design.

For example, the average salary of a designer in the regions of Russia is 22 thousand rubles, and in St. Petersburg and Moscow – 45-50 thousand rubles.

Achieving success as an interior designer

Young people who have set themselves a high goal in this profession should know what factors help in achieving their goals:

wise choice of educational institution,
thorough mastery of computer programs,
careful search for a job.

Studying at a prestigious university will help you get a decent job. Excellent knowledge of computer software will be a serious plus. Joining a prestigious company in a metropolis provides great opportunities. Even if the salary is low at first, this chance is worth taking advantage of.

The earnings of an interior designer directly depend on their reputation and popularity. It is not only professionalism and experience that allows one to achieve such a position. Important qualities are: sociability, tact, ability to win over your interlocutor, ability to present an idea advantageously.

Hello friends! Elutina Maria is in touch. I am pleased to see your keen interest in the topic, desire to grow and develop in this profession. Therefore, today we will talk about the result of our work - monetary reward.

You will find out how much a graphic designer earns and what to strive for, using the example of the salary and cost of work for designers in the USA for 2017. We will compare them with Moscow prices and look at the regions of Russia.

From previous articles, you remember that designers can work without leaving home, otherwise known as freelancing. If you want a more stable income, then you can hire an agency and work for a salary. We will look at both options so that you can decide for yourself which one is closer to you.

How much do you earn as a freelancer in Russia?

Do you want to earn money by metropolitan standards? This is completely doable. offer a variety of orders with good pay for the work. But you will need a portfolio. In a separate article, I will write in detail how to properly design a portfolio for a graphic designer and what you should definitely pay attention to.

Therefore, I recommend that a beginner concentrate on more accessible, but cheaper orders. For example, make an avatar for a VKontakte group for 500 rubles. A landing page can be developed for 1,500–3,000 rubles and ask the customer to leave a review.

In I gave an example of how to calculate the cost of an hour of work for a graphic designer and, based on this, the cost of the order itself. I also advise you to create a table and indicate in it point A (where you started) and point B (where you are going, what you want to achieve, in this case - payment for your time). This will help predict the price increase for your work.

Official work as a designer in an agency or private firm

It’s not easy for an aspiring designer to find a permanent job in a cool design agency or private company. But if you know how to sell yourself in such a way that they will buy you even without experience, you can count on a salary from 40,000 to 150,000, it all depends on professionalism and work experience.

Working for an agency is profitable and convenient. You are always busy, with interesting projects and growth. For sociable people, working in an office is a plus, but lovers of free travel will not be happy with a vacation once a year.

Employment options and salaries in companies may be different. Some companies hire remote employees on a permanent basis and assign them a fixed payment. For example, an online store where you need to update the design of packaging, products, come up with layouts for various promotions, etc. The salary of such an employee depends on the amount of work and the complexity of the tasks.

How much do they earn overseas?

Every time I visit the pages of the works of designers working on foreign sites, I receive aesthetic pleasure. But among them there are many “ours”. How do they do it?

Firstly, knowledge of the language (English).
Secondly, professionalism. What is now “fashionable” in America will reach us in five years.

The services of designers of this level are valued at thousands of dollars. For example, on the foreign exchange 99designs.com they will pay from $1,000 for a website design. For a regular banner you will receive from $40, and in Russia - 1,000 - 1,500 rubles.

Conclusion

Based on the above, I want to please you that everything is real. The main thing is to know where to strive and develop in your chosen profession. Learn a foreign language, improve your skills, expand your portfolio with work and satisfied customers.

I'm sure you will succeed. My articles will help you believe in yourself and expand your horizons in the world of graphic design. Ahead of you are articles on the following topics: creating a portfolio, a review of design courses, useful books, as well as practical lessons on creating logos, banners and other graphic elements.

Stay with us, we are waiting for your comments and questions on the topic. We are for live communication.

Designer is no longer a new, but very relevant profession. An experienced and talented specialist will help you create a unique project. It can emphasize the individual style of your home, country house or create a unique style of clothing.

To become a good specialist, it is not enough to have good taste. First of all, you need to get an appropriate education, preferably a higher education. After all, a good designer combines an artist, a stylist, an architect, a foreman and a designer. Proficiency in certain computer programs will also be required.

How much does a designer earn in different fields of activity? What kind of designers are there and how is the work of creative people valued?

How does a designer work?

A designer's salary largely depends on how exactly he works. Specialists of this kind can make a living in several ways:

freelancing - independent work, without a boss, alarm clock and Monday;
work in a private company or agency at a rate;
organizing your own design agency.

If you want to work only for yourself and not depend on the whims of your superiors, the first option is suitable for you. There are many exchanges that offer one-time orders with good payment for the result. To take advantage of the offer, you need to register on the site, create a small portfolio of your work and submit an application for the work. The customer will contact you, after which it will be possible to discuss all the details of the work and agree on payment.

You don’t want to spend a lot of time searching for a customer on your own? It is worth paying attention to design agencies. The average salary of a designer in a small private company can be 50-80 thousand rubles. If you have good experience and know how to “sell” yourself, you can count on working in a larger organization. There, a designer’s salary can be 100-150 thousand or even more. Working in an office has its advantages. Interesting projects and a lot of communication are guaranteed to you. In addition, you don’t have to bother searching for customers. It is management's job to provide you with work.

If you want to earn even more, you will have to organize your own company. There is no upper limit for earning income here. Everything will depend on how quickly you can get on your feet and earn a good reputation in this market segment. The better you work, the more “fat” clients will come to you.

Web designer and graphics specialist

One of the most popular areas in this area is web or Such people can easily help you develop business cards, websites, landing pages, posters, avatars, and even develop a corporate identity for any organization.

How much a designer of this type earns depends on several factors:

Availability of a diverse and high-quality portfolio. The potential client needs to understand your skill level.
The average price for services of this kind - do not overprice for services, this will scare away customers. But you shouldn’t set a price that is too low either. Of course, this will attract you more clients, but very soon you will get tired of sitting around all day for mere pennies.
Time spent completing the order. How much a designer earns directly depends on how much he works. If you take one order per week, you won’t see much income.

Landscape designer

Another fairly popular profession is landscape designer. The salary of such a specialist also depends on many factors. A good landscape specialist has become increasingly valued lately. This is due to the fact that many families, tired of the bustle of the city, strive to move to nature, which means they are faced with the need to equip the local area.

If your profession is “landscape designer”, your salary will depend on the region in which you work. In some regions, the price for such services ranges from 20 to 30 thousand rubles per project. In the near Moscow region you can already ask for 50-60 thousand rubles for one farmstead. And if you know how to not only create a beautiful picture from flowers, trees and fountains, but also understand construction, geodesy, water supply and other areas of activity, then your earnings can rise to 100-120 thousand. And if you can work not only efficiently, but also quickly, it’s worth trying to manage two or three projects at the same time. In this case, earnings will increase proportionally.

Interior design

Such specialists most often do not work on their own, but in collaboration with a design studio. Therefore, their salary is usually fixed and depends on experience, length of service and the number of successfully completed projects.

Newcomers can count on a salary of no more than 20-25 thousand rubles in the periphery and about 38 thousand in the capital. More experienced specialists who have higher education in this field and have independently completed dozens of projects can count on a salary of 80-100 thousand Russian rubles per month.

Fashion designer

The salary of a clothing designer depends on the level of the company in which he works. Small companies will offer 25-30 rubles per month. Salaries in large metropolitan companies can reach up to one hundred thousand.

Only a small number of specialists in this field of activity can afford to create and promote their own fashion collections and create under their own name. The majority still work “for their uncle.”

How much does a designer earn abroad?

Everything we talked about before applies to the Russian services market. How much does a designer earn with them?

Here, to all the above skills, you will have to add excellent knowledge of the language. Simply conversational will not work here. After all, you will have to discuss in detail with the customer all the nuances of the future project.

Now about the salary. By our standards, it can be said to be transcendental. For example, an American graphic designer or web specialist can receive from 38 to 105 thousand “green” per month. An interior designer in Australia can claim an average monthly salary of 75-80 thousand "American Presidents".

Advertising agencies in large cities in many countries charge hourly rates. It ranges from $320 to $585 per hour of work. Not bad, right? Looking at such proposals, we can confidently say that a designer is not only a very interesting, but also quite a profitable profession.