*a graphic designer's [salary]

Graphic design is a career that generally offers a very modest salary. The salary of a graphic designer depends heavily on their experience and position. A very beginning layout/paste-up artist might earn about $15,000 a year, on minimum wage. With more experience, a layout/paste-up artist might earn from $18,000-$19,000 a year. With more experience, they can earn up to $55,000.

A junior art director may earn anywhere from $21,000-$24,000 a year, and a senior art director will earn anywhere from $33,000-$100,000 a year depending on the size of the corporation.

Free-lance (self-employed) graphic artists usually charge by hour, anywhere from $15-$50 per hour.