Learning & Development Designer hourly rate
A senior Learning & Development Designer typically receives $75 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $44.50. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Learning & Development Designer pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| 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.
Learning & Development Designer rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.90 | $44.50 | $79.18 | $75 |
| Canada | CA$29.42 | CA$46.24 | CA$67.63 | CA$75 |
| United Kingdom | £14.48 | £20.56 | £31.51 | £35 |
| Austria | €14.05 | €22.28 | €29.58 | €35 |
| Belgium | €17.52 | €31.67 | €42.66 | €50 |
| Bulgaria | €5.09 | €9.07 | €16.17 | €15 |
| Croatia | €7.57 | €12.53 | €17.81 | €21 |
| Cyprus | €9.11 | €15.37 | €30.62 | €25 |
| Czechia | €7.56 | €11.85 | €15.30 | €20 |
| Denmark | €19.44 | €28.60 | €33.96 | €45 |
| Estonia | €7.41 | €13.41 | €18.36 | €22 |
| Finland | €15.36 | €21.28 | €26.54 | €35 |
| France | €12.71 | €18.80 | €26.48 | €30 |
| Germany | €16.29 | €28.69 | €40.61 | €45 |
| Greece | €6.62 | €10.30 | €14.03 | €17 |
| Hungary | €6.55 | €11.28 | €17.18 | €19 |
| Ireland | €18.91 | €31.32 | €55.67 | €50 |
| Italy | €12.52 | €18.02 | €26.79 | €30 |
| Latvia | €6.35 | €12.10 | €19.13 | €20 |
| Lithuania | €7.89 | €13.55 | €20.13 | €22 |
| Luxembourg | €18.90 | €29.83 | €48.87 | €50 |
| Malta | €6.36 | €10.69 | €14.85 | €18 |
| Netherlands | €13.68 | €22.98 | €29.69 | €40 |
| Poland | €6.84 | €11.31 | €17.39 | €19 |
| Portugal | €9.33 | €12.01 | €22.06 | €20 |
| Romania | €6.37 | €10.64 | €18.34 | €18 |
| Slovakia | €5.99 | €9.31 | €12.37 | €15 |
| Slovenia | €10.15 | €14.73 | €20.26 | €24 |
| Spain | €10.27 | €15.62 | €23.59 | €25 |
| Sweden | €14.04 | €18.62 | €21.53 | €30 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Learning & Development Designer in the one-off task format.
Learning & Development Designer pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Senior | $75 |
| Manager | $90 |
Questions about Learning & Development Designer rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Learning & Development Designer?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Learning & Development Designer is $75 an hour (market median wage $44.50). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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