Hiring a product designer: the market today
The short answer ·
152 open postings ask for a product designer as of Oct 5, 2026, from 72 employers. The median advertised pay is $160,000, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 94 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
152open postings
72employers hiring
$160,000median advertised pay
94new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-05
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 101 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a product designer?
Competitive. 72 employers are hiring the role right now, led by CGS Federal with 20 open postings.
What should I pay a product designer?
Advertised pay centers on $160,000. The middle half runs from $132,500 to $192,000.