The average UC San Diego Principal Designer earns an estimated $170,769 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $147,450 with a $23,319 bonus. UC San Diego's Principal Designer compensation is $28,203 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at UC San Diego can range from $70,000 - $300,000.
The Design Department at UC San Diego earns $475 more on average than the Engineering Department.
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Principal Designers earn $2,067 more than Creative Directors.
The Design Department averages $475 more than the Engineering Department, and $8,493 less than the Sales Department
The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to UC San Diego reported making $154,148, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $175,977.
The average Hispanic or Latino Principal Designer at companies similar size to UC San Diego reported making $174,333, while the average African American/Black Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $134,000.
The majority of Principal Designers at UC San Diego believe they're not compensated fairly. 67% of Principal Designers at UC San Diego say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (79%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at UC San Diego