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BuzzFeed Principal Designer Salary

The average BuzzFeed Principal Designer earns an estimated $162,343 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $140,720 with a $21,623 bonus. BuzzFeed's Principal Designer compensation is $19,777 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at BuzzFeed can range from $90,000 - $250,000.

The Design Department at BuzzFeed earns $3,409 more on average than the Legal Department.

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$140,720
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$21,623
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Principal Designer Salaries at BuzzFeed

Principal Designers earn $1,010 more than Creative Directors.

Creative Director
$161k*
Principal Designer
$159k*
Senior UI/UX Designer
$116k*
Senior Designer
$109k*
UI/UX Designer
$96k*
Web/Visual Designer
$92k*
Designer
$75k*
Graphic Designer
$56k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at BuzzFeed by Department

The Design Department averages $3,409 more than the Legal Department, and $10,697 less than the Engineering Department

Engineering
$134,522 Avg. total comp.
+$11k
Design
$123,825 Avg. total comp.
Legal
$120,416 Avg. total comp.
-$3k

Principal Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to BuzzFeed reported making $165,685, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $162,731.

Principal Designer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Designer at companies similar size to BuzzFeed reported making $170,000, while the average Native American Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $100,000.

How Principal Designers at BuzzFeed Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Designers at BuzzFeed believe they're compensated fairly. 50% of Principal Designers at BuzzFeed say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (66%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at BuzzFeed

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