Hiring a product designer: the market today
The short answer ·
136 open postings ask for a product designer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 52 employers. The median advertised minimum is $126,136. 63 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
136open postings
52employers hiring
$126,136median advertised minimum
63new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 90 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a product designer?
Competitive. 52 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Leidos with 22 open postings.
What should I pay a product designer?
Advertised minimums center on $126,136. The middle half runs from $98,960 to $155,000.