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Total compensation for a Apple Design ranges from about $152K at the entry level to $1.3M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $365K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT2Designer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $135K | $30K | $13K | $152K - $230K |
| ICT3Designer | 2-5 YOE | $175K | $50K | $22K | $200K - $350K |
| ICT4Senior Designer | 5-9 YOE | $215K | $115K | $38K | $295K - $545K |
| ICT5Staff Designer | 8-14 YOE | $270K | $215K | $60K | $425K - $855K |
| ICT6Distinguished Designer | 13+ YOE | $315K | $380K | $85K | $590K - $1.3M |
Entry-level designer.
Mid-level. Most-common external designer hire.
Senior IC designer. Owns a product surface.
Staff designer. HI / cross-product scope.
Distinguished designer. External hires very rare.
Apple design (HI / Industrial / Product Designer) is famously well-paid given the company's design-driven culture. Bands run only ~5-10% below SWE at the same nominal level - smaller delta than peer companies. The Human Interface team operates as a distinct prestige discipline.
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