18% is the standard placement fee for Design & Creative roles, generating $14,500 on a typical $80,556 placement. These fees trend slightly lower than the broader 20% industry average for general roles.
Using Augtal's free ATS instead of paid alternatives saves $50-200/month—that's $600-$2,400 annually directly boosting your take-home. This keeps more of your placement fees in your pocket.
Popular Design & Creative Roles
Typical placement fees for common Design & Creative positions
UX Designer
Avg. Salary: $94,444
UI Designer
Avg. Salary: $88,889
Graphic Designer
Avg. Salary: $66,667
Web Designer
Avg. Salary: $72,222
Data Sources:
Salary ranges and employment data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program and O*NET OnLine, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.