The use of family names is common in most cultures around the world, with each culture having its own rules as to how these names are formed, passed and used. However, the style of having both a family name (surname) and a given name (forename) is far from universal.
According to Payscale.com, the average salary of a Graphic Designer in 2017 with 1 to 3 years of experience is just $48,250, whereas for âDigital Designers,â âUser Interface Designers,â and âUser Experience Designersâ, itâs $76,000, No small difference â almost $30,000 or an extra $2500 a month!
In 2011, graphic designers earned an average of $48,690 a year, or $23.41 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But the median wage was closer to $44,010 a year, or $21.16 an hour. While this median figure reflects about half of all designers, 10 percent of these professionals earned $26,210 a year or less. As experience increases, so do salaries, and graphic designers are no exception. The Creative Group, a national recruiter for interactive, design and marketing talent, has determined that designers with one to three years of experience average $36,500 to $50,750 a year.