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Ford Motor Company Principal Designer Salary

The average Ford Motor Company Principal Designer earns an estimated $169,285 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $145,966 with a $23,319 bonus. Ford Motor Company's Principal Designer compensation is $26,719 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at Ford Motor Company can range from $70,000 - $300,000.

The Design Department at Ford Motor Company earns $272 more on average than the Engineering Department.

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$169,285

Average Compensation

$145,966: avg. base

$23,319: avg. bonus

Principal Designer Salaries at Ford Motor Company

Principal Designers earn $3,058 more than Creative Directors.

Creative Director

$166k*

Principal Designer

$166k*

Senior Designer

$135k*

Designer

$125k

Senior UI/UX Designer

$95k

Web/Visual Designer

$94k*

Graphic Designer

$76k*

UI/UX Designer

$72k

Jr Designer

$70k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Ford Motor Company by Department

The Design Department averages $272 more than the Engineering Department, and $2,308 less than the HR Department

$122,438 Avg. total comp.

+$2k

Design

$120,130 Avg. total comp.

Engineering

$119,858 Avg. total comp.

-$272

Principal Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to Ford Motor Company reported making $154,148, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $175,977.

Principal Designer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino Principal Designer at companies similar size to Ford Motor Company reported making $174,333, while the average African American/Black Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $134,000.

How Principal Designers at Ford Motor Company Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Designers at Ford Motor Company believe they're compensated fairly. 71% of Principal Designers at Ford Motor Company say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (74%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Ford Motor Company

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

67% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

71% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

74% Yes

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