Graphic Designer 1 pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 96550
- Class code
- 96550
- Pay scale group
- ST 04
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- B1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Graphic Designer 1 is $41,506 to $61,927 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 96550.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. 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 02/26/2026.
What the state says the job is
This is skilled work in the design and layout of original graphic art produced for publication. An employee in this job designs simple original graphic art and layouts for publications that visually communicate an agency’s message. Work involves designing simple layouts and graphic art for documents and designing form layouts. Work includes meeting with customers to discuss and understand project objectives, concepts, and parameters. Work is performed independently and is reviewed by a technical or administrative supervisor for adherence to established objectives, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
Examples of the work
• Designs simple layouts and original graphic art for publications, reports, signs, posters, flyers, and other visual materials used for public information, training, or to promote agency programs. • Designs charts and graphs to be included in reports. • Designs forms and publication layouts for departmental use. • Conducts limited research to gather information to aid in development of graphic art, charts, and graphs. • Meets with customers to discuss and understand project objectives, designate project methods, and ensure desired results. • Prepares specifications, notes, and instructions for duplicating, mailing, and printing final layouts.
Minimum qualifications
• One year of technical experience in creating graphic art for communication materials, displays, or exhibits and an associate degree in graphic design, graphic art, fine arts, visual communication, communication design, digital communication, or a closely related field; or • An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.
Nearby classes in Pennsylvania
Graphic Designer 1 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $16.45 | $29.51 | $34,221 to $61,378 |
| New York | $53,764 | $68,630 | $53,764 to $68,630 |
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.