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At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 60 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies. read more

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Sony Music Entertainment Principal Designer Salary

The average Sony Music Entertainment Principal Designer earns an estimated $151,696 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $132,474 with a $19,222 bonus. Sony Music Entertainment's Principal Designer compensation is $9,130 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at Sony Music Entertainment can range from $90,000 - $205,000.

The Design Department at Sony Music Entertainment earns $5,765 more on average than the HR Department.

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$151,696

Average Compensation

$132,474: avg. base

$19,222: avg. bonus

Principal Designer Salaries at Sony Music Entertainment

Principal Designers earn $2,477 more than Principal Designers, and $7,307 less than Creative Directors.

Creative Director

$159k*

Principal Designer

$149k*

Senior Designer

$133k*

Senior UI/UX Designer

$127k*

UI/UX Designer

$98k*

Jr Designer

$86k*

Graphic Designer

$82k*

Designer

$81k*

Web/Visual Designer

$76k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Sony Music Entertainment by Department

The Design Department averages $5,765 more than the HR Department, and $4,478 less than the Marketing Department

Marketing

$112,501 Avg. total comp.

+$4k

Design

$108,023 Avg. total comp.

$102,258 Avg. total comp.

-$6k

Principal Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to Sony Music Entertainment reported making $164,346, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $153,942.

Principal Designer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino Principal Designer at companies similar size to Sony Music Entertainment reported making $170,000, while the average African American/Black Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $130,000.

How Principal Designers at Sony Music Entertainment Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Designers at Sony Music Entertainment believe they're not compensated fairly. 80% of Principal Designers at Sony Music Entertainment say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (73%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Sony Music Entertainment

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

49% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

80% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

73% Yes

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