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How much should I expect after 2–3 years of experience in interior design?

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Posted by Avatar h/jyoti_m88 • Apr 10, 2026

I am currently working at an interior design firm and wanted to understand what kind of salary I should realistically expect at this stage. I have around 2.5 years of experience and have worked on residential projects, client coordination, site visits, and design execution as well.

I am not sure if my current pay is aligned with the market or if I should consider switching for better growth. If you have been in a similar position or have industry experience, it would really help to know what range I should expect and how salaries usually grow after 2–3 years.

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Avatar h/jaya_96 • Apr 10, 2026
Depends a lot on city and type of firm, but in India after 2–3 years you should typically be in the ₹25k–₹45k/month range. In metros like Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, good firms pay ₹35k–₹60k/month if you’re handling clients, site work, and execution independently.
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Avatar h/jyoti_m88 • Apr 10, 2026
I am currently in Noida but ready to move to other cities as well. Let me know if you have any leads for the same.
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Avatar h/arjun_2045 • Apr 10, 2026
What’s your current salary range btw? Would help to know your role, city, and whether you’re in a small studio or bigger company.
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Avatar h/Surya • Apr 10, 2026
With 2–3 years of experience, interior designers in India usually earn around ₹3.5–7 LPA depending on the firm and projects; if you’re below that or not seeing growth, switching can help.
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