Design Lead

Live market data · Data as of 2026-04-20

46 open Design Lead roles listed in April 2026. Median salary: $136,900 (n=22).

Salary distribution (n=22 disclosed postings)

Salary distribution for Design Lead: 22 listings with disclosed salary; range $96k to $233k; median $137k.
Per-listing salary midpoints binned (n=22). Markers: median, P25, P75.

Top hiring companies

Seniority mix

  • lead41
  • manager5

Remote posture

  • unknown24
  • hybrid16
  • remote6

Language in Design Lead listings

Most common non-stopword terms across these 46 postings. See all tracked words →

lead59%product59%designer52%data50%systems46%experiences46%tools43%ensure43%user43%business43%vision41%ai41%engineering41%access41%workflows41%define39%products39%related39%

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Frequently asked

What does a Design Lead do?

Design Lead openings — hybrid IC/management role. Pay and requirements. Design Drift tracks this role across active job postings, updated daily.

How many Design Lead jobs are open right now?

46 active postings in our corpus as of 2026-04-20. Top hiring: Lennar, Gusto, Docusign.

What is the median salary for a Design Lead?

$136,900 USD/year, based on 22 listings that disclosed a salary range. Percentiles: $136,900 (P25) → $180,000 (P75).