Graphic Design Salaries in the Oxford of the East
Pune’s design market is stable, heavily reliant on the education sector (e-learning) and mid-sized digital agencies.
Average Salary by Experience Level
- Junior Designer (0-2 years): ₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹5.0 Lakhs per annum
- Senior Designer (3-6 years): ₹6.0 Lakhs - ₹10.0 Lakhs per annum
- Design Manager (7-10+ years): ₹12.0 Lakhs - ₹22.0+ Lakhs per annum
Salary by Industry Sector
1. E-Learning & EdTech
- Mid-Level CTC: ₹6L - ₹12L.
- The Profile: Instructional design, creating vector assets for training videos, and storyboarding.
2. Digital Marketing Agencies
- Mid-Level CTC: ₹4.5L - ₹8L.
- The Profile: High-volume social media post creation. Great for building a portfolio, but salaries cap out quickly.
Negotiation Tip: If you work in e-learning, learning Adobe Animate or Articulate Storyline will immediately give you leverage to ask for a 20-30% salary hike.