How Much Can Framer and Web Designers Make?

Full-Time Web Design Opportunities

• Entry-Level Designers ($40,000 - $60,000)

• Mid-Level Designers ($60,000 - $85,000)

• Experts ($85,000 - $120,000+)

Finding a full time role that is purely web design is pretty rare. There are however, a few big companies that require websites to be constantly updated and require a full time web designer for their day to day operations. Another option is to join design studios where there is an overwhelming influx of web design projects. Generally, to get a higher paying gig, you will need to supplement your web design skills with other skills like user experience design, graphic design or development.

Designers based in big tech hubs like San Francisco, New York, and Seattle tend to earn higher salaries compared to those in smaller cities or regions with a lower cost of living. In countries with lower living standards, such as India or parts of Eastern Europe, designers might earn significantly less, often ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 annually. Another thing to consider is the size of the company. Larger companies usually offer higher salaries

To find jobs and detailed breakdown of salaries based on location, you can check out sites like Glassdoor, Indeed and PayScale

Client Work ($750 - $10,000+ per project)

Client work is the most lucrative way to earn money from Framer. You get paid a huge chunk upfront and you don't have to invest a lot of time in marketing.

Realistically, if you're starting off you can get away charging $1,000-$2,000 per project. As you build up a name and brand for yourself, you can easily get into the $2,000 - $10,000 range per project. An at the highest level, elite web designers charge $20,000+ per project

Offering your services to clients is a direct, time-tested way to make money with Framer. Platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Contra, the Framer community, and Upwork are great places to find clients. Additionally, offering template customization as part of your template can attract clients interested in custom designs that match your style.

Freelancing provides a high earning potential per project and immediate income but can be time-intensive and stressful to acquire new clients. For more insights on how to find jobs and clients for Framer, check out this detailed guide.

Digital Products ($1,000 - $3,000 per month)

Creating and selling templates, UI kits, and design systems can be a lucrative venture by listing your templates on Framer's official site and promoting it on social. You can also create other digital products like UI Kits, component libraries, E-books courses etc. Check out our free component library for inspiration and resources. This approach offers passive income potential and scalability with multiple templates, although marketing efforts are required to drive sales due to high competition.

If you're starting off, you can expect to make $500 - $2000 per template leveraging Framer's marketplace

On the higher end, creators like Cedric have reported to be making $4,000 - $7,000 per month selling templates. To reach this level, personal branding and marketing is necessary.

Here are some figures from templates that I created. You can check them out here

Affiliate Income ($50 - $3,000)

I personally make somewhere between $200-$700 per month from the partner program without actively making templates.

Join Framer's partner program to earn rewards through remix links and affiliate links. You earn 50% of the revenue for the next year anytime someone purchases a plan using your template or affiliate link. Learn more about making passive income through affiliate marketing in this guide. This method offers passive income with minimal effort, leveraging an existing audience, but requires effective promotion strategies to kick off.

The amazing part of this method is that it can compound very fast the longer you're in the game. The downside however is that it can take a while before you see you first $ from this method

Consultation ($100 - $500 per hour)

Leverage your expertise by offering consultation or coaching calls. Charge for time blocks to help clients with their Framer projects, provide design advice, or troubleshoot issues. This can build your personal brand and provide high hourly rates, though it requires you to build a brand for yourself first.

YouTube/X Ad Revenue ($100 - $2,000 per month)

Start a YouTube channel dedicated to Framer tutorials and concepts. Monetize your channel through ad revenue, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing. This approach builds a large, engaged audience and offers multiple monetization methods, but requires consistent content creation and a substantial subscriber base to earn significant income.

Stacking Income Streams

Combining full-time roles with side projects can significantly boost earnings. For example, a senior designer earning $85,000 annually can also generate additional income through client work, digital products, and affiliate marketing:

• Full-Time Salary: $85,000

• Client Work: $10,000 - $20,000 (2-3 projects)

• Digital Products: $12,000 - $36,000 ($1,000 - $3,000 per month)

• Affiliate Income: $2,000 - $3,000

Total Potential Income: $109,000 - $144,000+

Conclusion

By continuously improving your skills, building a strong portfolio, and leveraging opportunities within the Framer ecosystem, you can maximize your income by stacking different product based and service based skills. For more insights and tips, check out this comprehensive guide on finding jobs and clients for Framer and explore 15 ways to make money with Framer.

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