Interior Design salaries
in Los Angeles - 2026
The average salary for an Interior Designer in Los Angeles is $120,000 per year.
Find out how much Interior Designers earn in 2026 in Los Angeles across all levels, from Junior to Principal. Trusted by top Los Angeles interior design firms.
Based on data from 3,000+ active job vacancies, 1,890 survey respondents and insights from 65 recruitment experts.
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Interior Design Salaries Los Angeles 2026
Interior Design
| Job Title | $ Low | $ Avg | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Architect (0-3 yrs) | 60,000 | 65,000 | 75,000 |
| Interior Architect (4-7 yrs) | 75,000 | 85,000 | 95,000 |
| Interior Architect (8+ yrs) | 90,000 | 110,000 | 130,000 |
| Interior Designer (0-3 yrs) | 65,000 | 75,000 | 85,000 |
| Interior Designer (4-7 yrs) | 70,000 | 85,000 | 95,000 |
| Interior Designer (8-11 yrs) | 95,000 | 105,000 | 125,000 |
| Interior Designer (12+ yrs) | 115,000 | 135,000 | 150,000 |
| Project Manager | 90,000 | 105,000 | 130,000 |
| FF&E Specialist | 85,000 | 105,000 | 120,000 |
| Director of Design/Studio Director | 130,000 | 155,000 | 220,000 |
| Principal | 155,000 | 210,000 | 250,000 |
Our salary data draws on input from over 1,890 survey respondents, 1,200 recent placements, 3,000 job listings and insight from 65 recruitment experts.
Interior designers in Los Angeles typically earn more at larger studios, thanks to structured pay and higher-profile projects. But smaller firms offer broader experience, closer director access, more creative influence and faster progression. Pay might be lower, but the hands-on exposure and autonomy can outweigh the difference, especially early in your career.
Yes. Contract roles often pay 5-10% more than permanent ones. To find out more about contracting head here.
Luxury residential, hospitality, and high-end commercial sectors tend to offer the highest salaries in Los Angeles. FF&E specialist and Director-level roles are particularly well-compensated, with Directors of Design earning $130,000–$220,000 and Principals up to $250,000.
Many interior design roles in Los Angeles offer bonuses or commissions on top of base salaries, especially for senior and director-level positions.
Interior designers in Los Angeles earn among the highest salaries in the US, reflecting the city's high cost of living and strong demand across luxury residential, hospitality and entertainment sectors. Salaries are broadly comparable to New York, though package structures may differ.
The average salary for an Interior Designer in Los Angeles is approximately $120,000 per year. Entry-level Interior Designers (0–3 yrs) earn around $75,000, rising to $105,000 at mid-career. Directors of Design average $155,000 and Principals can earn up to $210,000 on average.
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