The 2026 industry benchmark
Service Design Salary(+) Report
This report replaces professional uncertainty with clarity and confidence. It gives you the essential data on compensation, career paths, and the modern workplace, so you know your worth and can make your next move the right one.
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Community Profile
Get to know the 1,000+ professionals who made this report possible, from job titles to global locations.
Salary Insights
Explore compensation trends by experience, seniority, industry, and more.
Career Growth
Navigate your professional trajectory with data on promotions, negotiations, and education.
Workplace Dynamics
Understand the daily reality of work-life balance, professional focus, and job satisfaction.
Freelance Frontier
A deep dive into the world of freelance service design, from rates to client management.
In-House
Analyze the structure, influence, and impact of design teams within organizations.
AI Landscape
Explore how AI is reshaping service design through adoption rates, sentiment, and tooling.
Behind the Report
Learn about our methodology, changelog, and how to get the most out of this report.