Boston University Principal Designer Salary | Comparably
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Boston University Principal Designer Salary

The average Boston University Principal Designer earns an estimated $162,066 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $137,066 with a $25,000 bonus. Boston University's Principal Designer compensation is $19,501 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at Boston University can range from $140,000 - $155,000.

The Design Department at Boston University earns $4,978 more on average than the IT Department.

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$137,066
avg. base
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Principal Designer Salaries at Boston University

Principal Designers earn $2,998 more than Creative Directors.

Creative Director
$159k*
Principal Designer
$154k*
Senior Designer
$132k*
Senior UI/UX Designer
$121k*
Jr Designer
$86k*
UI/UX Designer
$86k*
Graphic Designer
$82k*
Designer
$77k*
Web/Visual Designer
$76k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at Boston University by Department

The Design Department averages $4,978 more than the IT Department, and $1,175 less than the Sales Department

Sales
$111,751 Avg. total comp.
+$1k
Design
$110,576 Avg. total comp.
IT
$105,598 Avg. total comp.
-$5k

Principal Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to Boston University 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 Boston University reported making $170,000, while the average African American/Black Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $130,000.

How Principal Designers at Boston University Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Designers at Boston University believe they're not compensated fairly. 67% of Principal Designers at Boston University say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (57%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Boston University

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