Graphic Designer II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000421
- Class code
- 32000421
- Pay group
- NC07
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Graphic Designer II is $37,377 to $65,408 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000421.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 11/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class, through computers and technology, perform a range of graphic design functions used in promotional, instructional, and educational materials. Creates visible images that can be used in digital media and print. Work includes consulting, creating, designing, and delivering products that visually communicate information through avenues such as catalogs, brochures, books, magazines, banners, web pages, logos, invitations, posters, advertising, teaching aids, and exhibits. Position executes visual representations by using software and hardware, hand-rendering, various printing practices, and graphic design techniques to meet the needs of the client. Position is responsible for consulting with clients to determine project parameters such as purpose, audience, conceptual focus, and scope and concept cost options.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of design and visual design concepts and practices pertinent to the area of responsibility Thorough knowledge of incorporating various hardware and software packages, as well as traditional design methods Thorough knowledge of organizational principles of design and visual art elements and thorough knowledge of troubleshooting techniques as they relate to software, hardware, and equipment problems and ability to determine the best approach to resolve the problem Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently Ability to develop and maintain solid relationships with clients and customers by listening, understanding, and responding to client/customer needs Ability to consu ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in visual/graphic design, commercial art or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate's degree in visual/graphic design, commercial art or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of visual/graphic design, commercial art or experience related to the area of assignment; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in visual/graphic design, commercial art, or field related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Graphic Designer II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $5,331 | $6,874 | $63,972 to $82,488 |
| Nevada | $55,520 | $81,662 | $55,520 to $81,662 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.