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Title: L&D Designer jobs in the United States | Deftridge
Summary: 97 part-time Learning & Development Designer tasks in the United States, from $59 to $171 an hour. Typical rate $75 an hour; median market wage $44.

United States · **Updated November 3, 2026**

# Part-time Learning & Development Designer jobs in United States

97 open Learning & Development Designer tasks are listed for the United States, from $59 to $171 an hour. The typical rate for a senior Learning & Development Designer here is **$75 an hour**, built from a market median wage of $44.50. At five hours a week that is about **$1,630 a month**.

**$75/hr** typical rate, senior level

**$44.50/hr** market median wage

**$59–$171** range of open task rates

**97** open tasks tied to United States or remote in United States

## Open Learning & Development Designer tasks in United States

Remote tasks and tasks tied to a city in United States.

[See all 97](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=learning-designer&place=united-states)

One-off Posted Oct 29

### [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-san-jose-dt-4871505/)

Manager · Learning & Development Designer

Regional bank serving farmers and food producers · 501–1,000 employees

**$135–$171** / hour

About $920–$1,840 in total

- about 9 h in total

- Hybrid · San Jose

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-san-jose-dt-4871505/)

One-off Posted Oct 29

### [Course Content Localisation Review](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-garden-grove-dt-1149903/)

Senior · Learning & Development Designer

Government IT contractor serving cities · 51–200 employees

**$92–$105** / hour

About $300–$790 in total

- about 6 h in total

- On-site · Garden Grove

- Starts within 2 weeks

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-garden-grove-dt-1149903/)

One-off Posted Oct 29

### [Training Evaluation Report · Logistics](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-1370611/)

Senior · Learning & Development Designer

Freight and logistics company for food producers · 51–200 employees

**$75–$94** / hour

About $340–$680 in total

- about 6 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

- 11 interested

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-1370611/)

One-off Posted Nov 2

### [Workshop Design · SaaS](https://deftridge.com/job/workshop-design-chicago-dt-1417137/)

Manager · Learning & Development Designer

Series A customer-support software company for construction firms · 51–200 employees

**$82–$100** / hour

About $550–$1,090 in total

- about 9 h in total

- Hybrid · Chicago

- Starts within 7 days

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/workshop-design-chicago-dt-1417137/)

One-off Posted Oct 28

### [Leadership Programme Outline · Automotive](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-san-francisco-dt-9888589/)

Manager · Learning & Development Designer

Mobility company in EV batteries · 11–50 employees

**$131–$165** / hour

About $1,180–$2,350 in total

- about 12 h in total

- Hybrid · San Francisco

- Starts within 2 weeks

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-san-francisco-dt-9888589/)

Bundle Posted Nov 2

### [Microlearning Series · Insurance](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-2425123/)

Senior · Learning & Development Designer

Property and casualty insurer for professional liability · 201–500 employees

**$63–$74** / hour

About $690–$1,640 a month

- 10–24 h a month

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-2425123/)

One-off Posted Oct 27

### [Training Module Build](https://deftridge.com/job/training-module-build-united-states-dt-4025861/)

Senior · Learning & Development Designer

Contract research organisation in vaccines · 501–1,000 employees

**$68–$88** / hour

About $620–$1,560 in total

- about 14 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 2 weeks

- Shortlisting

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/training-module-build-united-states-dt-4025861/)

One-off Posted Nov 3

### [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-3873691/)

Manager · Learning & Development Designer

Online travel company in corporate travel · 501–1,000 employees

**$88–$101** / hour

About $380–$760 in total

- about 6 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-3873691/)

One-off Posted Nov 3

### [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-rhode-island-dt-6155188/)

Manager · Learning & Development Designer

Warehousing operator for e-commerce brands · 51–200 employees

**$81–$101** / hour

About $360–$730 in total

- about 6 h in total

- Remote · Rhode Island only

- Starts within 7 days

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-rhode-island-dt-6155188/)

### All 97 open Learning & Development Designer tasks for United States

Newest first, with the hourly range and where the work is done.

- [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-san-jose-dt-4871505/)$135-$171/hr · hybrid in San Jose

- [Course Content Localisation Review](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-garden-grove-dt-1149903/)$92-$105/hr · on site in Garden Grove

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-1370611/)$75-$94/hr · remote in the US

- [Workshop Design](https://deftridge.com/job/workshop-design-chicago-dt-1417137/)$82-$100/hr · hybrid in Chicago

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-san-francisco-dt-9888589/)$131-$165/hr · hybrid in San Francisco

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-2425123/)$63-$74/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Module Build](https://deftridge.com/job/training-module-build-united-states-dt-4025861/)$68-$88/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-3873691/)$88-$101/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-rhode-island-dt-6155188/)$81-$101/hr · remote in Rhode Island

- [Workshop Design](https://deftridge.com/job/workshop-design-bellevue-dt-8996460/)$99-$126/hr · hybrid in Bellevue

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-3286818/)$73-$87/hr · remote in the US

- [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-traverse-city-dt-4056336/)$78-$85/hr · hybrid in Traverse City

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-new-york-city-dt-4320986/)$97-$119/hr · on site in New York City

- [Workshop Design](https://deftridge.com/job/workshop-design-arizona-dt-5082082/)$86-$106/hr · remote in Arizona

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-6978820/)$85-$96/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-santa-cruz-dt-7022762/)$75-$91/hr · on site in Santa Cruz

- [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-pompano-beach-dt-7262105/)$67-$78/hr · hybrid in Pompano Beach

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-8162697/)$78-$90/hr · remote in the US

- [Learning Needs Analysis (Qualtrics)](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-united-states-dt-8219354/)$83-$106/hr · remote in the US

- [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-united-states-dt-9674676/)$82-$108/hr · remote in the US

- [Course Content Localisation Review](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-new-york-city-dt-1491513/)$108-$118/hr · hybrid in New York City

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-new-york-city-dt-3948901/)$93-$115/hr · hybrid in New York City

- [Workshop Design](https://deftridge.com/job/workshop-design-phoenix-dt-7244345/)$84-$103/hr · hybrid in Phoenix

- [Workshop Design](https://deftridge.com/job/workshop-design-united-states-dt-1283520/)$88-$103/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-3078784/)$63-$73/hr · remote in the US

- [Course Content Localisation Review](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-united-states-dt-4432632/)$68-$88/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-6907780/)$71-$82/hr · remote in the US

- [Course Content Localisation Review](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-north-carolina-dt-7638401/)$86-$108/hr · remote in North Carolina

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-8765621/)$73-$87/hr · remote in the US

- [Learning Needs Analysis (Qualtrics)](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-united-states-dt-9382928/)$85-$106/hr · remote in the US

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-virginia-dt-1489845/)$73-$82/hr · remote in Virginia

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-united-states-dt-2240728/)$69-$90/hr · remote in the US

- [Course Content Localisation Review](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-arlington-va-dt-3568394/)$93-$111/hr · hybrid in Arlington

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-jacksonville-fl-dt-3687628/)$79-$99/hr · hybrid in Jacksonville

- [Course Content Localisation Review](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-mobile-dt-5375498/)$81-$93/hr · hybrid in Mobile

- [Leadership Programme Outline (PowerPoint)](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-georgia-dt-7516624/)$71-$84/hr · remote in Georgia

- [Workshop Design](https://deftridge.com/job/workshop-design-minneapolis-dt-7581703/)$95-$112/hr · hybrid in Minneapolis

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-washington-dc-dt-7700937/)$77-$93/hr · on site in Washington, D.C.

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-united-states-dt-8643844/)$81-$106/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series (Canva)](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-virginia-dt-5009333/)$78-$89/hr · remote in Virginia

- [Course Content Localisation Review](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-united-states-dt-6261707/)$72-$87/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-north-carolina-dt-7836263/)$64-$75/hr · remote in North Carolina

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-new-york-city-dt-8094993/)$93-$112/hr · hybrid in New York City

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-michigan-dt-8346176/)$87-$98/hr · remote in Michigan

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-8453570/)$78-$96/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-santa-fe-dt-9246768/)$64-$76/hr · hybrid in Santa Fe

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-united-states-dt-9342322/)$84-$97/hr · remote in the US

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-united-states-dt-2179860/)$82-$108/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-lynn-dt-2836064/)$72-$89/hr · hybrid in Lynn

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-3086372/)$86-$99/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-north-carolina-dt-4705745/)$59-$74/hr · remote in North Carolina

- [Microlearning Series (Canva)](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-5391549/)$75-$89/hr · remote in the US

- [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-philadelphia-dt-6646425/)$103-$131/hr · hybrid in Philadelphia

- [Course Content Localisation Review (Google Docs)](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-boston-dt-6664185/)$77-$91/hr · on site in Boston

- [Course Content Localisation Review](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-united-states-dt-6960185/)$82-$100/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Module Build (Articulate)](https://deftridge.com/job/training-module-build-united-states-dt-1309702/)$86-$105/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Module Build](https://deftridge.com/job/training-module-build-united-states-dt-1712221/)$82-$100/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-tallahassee-dt-2153637/)$64-$76/hr · hybrid in Tallahassee

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-2329528/)$74-$85/hr · remote in the US

- [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-united-states-dt-2374345/)$84-$103/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Module Build](https://deftridge.com/job/training-module-build-michigan-dt-4396237/)$91-$106/hr · remote in Michigan

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-united-states-dt-4583968/)$84-$99/hr · remote in the US

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-dallas-dt-8022285/)$88-$108/hr · hybrid in Dallas

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-long-beach-dt-9787074/)$113-$135/hr · on site in Long Beach

- [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-hollywood-dt-3823747/)$68-$83/hr · hybrid in Hollywood

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-6298895/)$59-$73/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-8031582/)$61-$75/hr · remote in the US

- [Course Content Localisation Review](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-california-dt-6132301/)$71-$87/hr · remote in California

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-7474309/)$61-$72/hr · remote in the US

- [Workshop Design](https://deftridge.com/job/workshop-design-united-states-dt-5822793/)$75-$89/hr · remote in the US

- [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-united-states-dt-7069247/)$71-$83/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-norwich-dt-7901342/)$78-$88/hr · hybrid in Norwich

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-united-states-dt-8026496/)$87-$97/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-8542329/)$60-$73/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series (Canva)](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-1770546/)$60-$71/hr · remote in the US

- [Workshop Design](https://deftridge.com/job/workshop-design-warren-dt-2507087/)$66-$79/hr · hybrid in Warren

- [Course Content Localisation Review (Google Docs)](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-united-states-dt-5015212/)$92-$110/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series (Canva)](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-paducah-dt-9750720/)$69-$80/hr · hybrid in Paducah

- [Training Module Build (Articulate)](https://deftridge.com/job/training-module-build-united-states-dt-1466958/)$73-$83/hr · remote in the US

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-united-states-dt-9781154/)$68-$89/hr · remote in the US

- [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-united-states-dt-9957045/)$73-$88/hr · remote in the US

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-united-states-dt-7240886/)$83-$99/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-5395719/)$69-$85/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-5625724/)$70-$88/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-west-palm-beach-dt-9159595/)$62-$72/hr · hybrid in West Palm Beach

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-3432152/)$74-$87/hr · remote in the US

- [Leadership Programme Outline](https://deftridge.com/job/leadership-programme-outline-washington-dc-dt-8539704/)$93-$113/hr · hybrid in Washington, D.C.

- [Microlearning Series (Canva)](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-9945164/)$61-$74/hr · remote in the US

- [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-san-jose-dt-2265994/)$116-$136/hr · hybrid in San Jose

- [Course Content Localisation Review (Google Docs)](https://deftridge.com/job/course-content-localisation-review-united-states-dt-4941588/)$83-$108/hr · remote in the US

- [Workshop Design](https://deftridge.com/job/workshop-design-united-states-dt-4393612/)$68-$81/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Evaluation Report](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-7322016/)$73-$88/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-6303858/)$61-$75/hr · remote in the US

- [Microlearning Series](https://deftridge.com/job/microlearning-series-united-states-dt-7825134/)$72-$95/hr · remote in the US

- [Training Evaluation Report (Excel)](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-united-states-dt-9319353/)$70-$85/hr · remote in the US

- [Learning Needs Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/learning-needs-analysis-charleston-wv-dt-9871540/)$60-$73/hr · hybrid in Charleston

- [Training Evaluation Report (Excel)](https://deftridge.com/job/training-evaluation-report-elgin-dt-4254868/)$78-$99/hr · hybrid in Elgin

## What Learning & Development Designer pays in United States

Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs.

| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10th | $24.90 | $540 | $51,800 |
| 25th | $32.19 | $700 | $67,000 |
| Median | $44.50 | $960 | $92,600 |
| 75th | $61.06 | $1,320 | $127,000 |
| 90th | $79.18 | $1,720 | $164,700 |

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. [Method](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/).

### Deftridge rate by level

| Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Senior | $75 | $1,630 |
| Manager | $90 | $1,950 |

### About this role

Builds training modules, workshops and learning paths tied to a skill gap. Usual tools: Articulate, 360Learning, Canva, Notion.

[All Learning & Development Designer rates by country](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/)

## Working on the side in United States

What to check before you take a task next to a full-time job. Orientation only; none of it is legal or tax advice.

Checked on official pages, November 2026

- Self-employment tax is 15.3%: 12.4% Social Security plus 2.9% Medicare; the employer-equivalent half is deductible in working out adjusted gross income. [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

- For 2026 the first $184,500 of combined wages, tips and net self-employment earnings is subject to the Social Security part. [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

- An additional 0.9% Medicare tax applies above $200,000 (single), $250,000 (married filing jointly) or $125,000 (married filing separately). [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

Your recruiter walks through these points with you before you accept a task. [Read the guides](https://deftridge.com/guides/)

## Learning & Development Designer rates nearby

- [California 59 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/california/)

- [New York 56 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/new-york/)

- [Texas 53 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/texas/)

- [Florida 57 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/florida/)

- [Illinois 54 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/illinois/)

- [Washington 53 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/washington/)

- [Massachusetts 54 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/massachusetts/)

- [Arizona 54 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/arizona/)

- [Colorado 52 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/colorado/)

- [North Carolina 55 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/learning-designer/north-carolina/)

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## Questions about pay, fees and privacy

The same rules apply to every task, so they live on two pages: [Pricing](https://deftridge.com/pricing/) explains the 15% fee, prepayment and when you are paid; [How it works](https://deftridge.com/how-it-works/) covers matching, what a company sees and side work next to a job.
