Are you wondering what others are billing?

Here is the resource you need. Do you want to know the data on the future of work, DEI measures, salary transparency and more? Have a look at the new 2022/2023 Creative Earners report. The report is a valuable salary negotiation tool for visual communicators.

The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) released the 2022/2023 results of Creative Earners, Canada’s comprehensive salary survey for creatives. The report raises awareness of the country’s communication design industry and provides an economic profile of the field. 

This year’s Creative Earners report utilizes responses from over 3,300 professionals to provide a detailed look at salaries for more than 30 job titles, and other industry insights.

A few salary findings:

• The average salary for a Creative/Design Director is $129,970 (median: $115,000)
• The average salary for a Senior Graphic Designer is $74,620 (median: $70,000)
• The average salary for a Graphic Designer is $67,270 (median: $65,000)

Other key findings:

• 88% believe that employers should be required, by law, to include salary details in job postings (+5% from the 2021/2022 report).
• Remote and hybrid work are here to stay: only 11% of business owners report that their staff work in-office full-time, along with 12% of in-house designers and 12% of agency employees.

The report is chock-full of insight to ensure you are setting your value, whether securing a new position or quoting on a new project. Most importantly, the report is free. Download it here.

About the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Through RGD, Canadian designers exchange ideas, educate and inspire, set professional standards and build a strong, supportive community dedicated to advocating for the value of design. RGD was created by government legislation to grant designers, design educators and design managers who qualify the right to use the designation ‘RGD.’ Representing over 3,400 Members, RGD advocates on behalf of the profession, communicating the contribution of graphic designers to commerce, culture and society.