Graphic Designer Supervisor pay range
State of Washington · class code 198H
- Class code
- 198H
- Salary range
- 52
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Graphic Designer Supervisor is $58,392 to $78,504 per year.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 198H.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 52 in the General Service Salary Schedule. The range pays 13 steps; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $58,392 | $59,760 | $61,332 | $62,880 | $64,512 | $66,072 | $67,704 | $69,348 | $71,136 | $72,900 | $74,748 | $76,608 | $78,504 |
| Monthly | $4,866 | $4,980 | $5,111 | $5,240 | $5,376 | $5,506 | $5,642 | $5,779 | $5,928 | $6,075 | $6,229 | $6,384 | $6,542 |
| Hourly | $27.97 | $28.62 | $29.37 | $30.11 | $30.90 | $31.64 | $32.43 | $33.21 | $34.07 | $34.91 | $35.80 | $36.69 | $37.60 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). 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.
What the state says the job is
Supervises, graphic design staff and plans and coordinates the operation of a comprehensive graphics design unit or program.
Examples of the work
Coordinates and approves the editing, design, and production of a variety of graphic design deliverables such as organization-wide or department level publications, displays, exhibits, video multi-media presentations or eLearning modules; Sets goals, objectives, and standards; develops and implements organization-wide graphic design policy and procedures; ensures adherence to department or organization-wide design standards; Assists in developing graphic program budget; identifies funding codes; Oversees the design and production of print publications including pamphlets, brochures, and newsletters; assists customer in determining economical format; educates customer on color, imagery, messa ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in graphics design or related field AND Three years of experience as a Graphic Designer, including one year of lead experience. OR Equivalent education/experience.
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.
Nearby classes in Washington
Graphic Designer Supervisor in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $53,008 | $80,646 | $53,008 to $80,646 |
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.