
The average CARS.COM Principal Designer earns an estimated $166,465 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $144,842 with a $21,623 bonus. CARS.COM's Principal Designer compensation is $23,900 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at CARS.COM can range from $90,000 - $250,000.
The Design Department at CARS.COM earns $16,946 more on average than the Business Development Department.
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Principal Designers earn $541 more than Creative Directors.
The Design Department averages $16,946 more than the Business Development Department, and $6,792 less than the IT Department
The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to CARS.COM reported making $165,685, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $162,731.
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Designer at companies similar size to CARS.COM reported making $170,000, while the average Native American Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $100,000.
The majority of Principal Designers at CARS.COM believe they're compensated fairly. 88% of Principal Designers at CARS.COM say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (75%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at CARS.COM