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Curriculum Designer Salary in 2026

Design educational curricula and learning materials aligned with academic standards.

Median Salary

$68,000

$5,667/mo

Entry Level

$48,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$92,000

experienced

Job Growth

+10%

10-yr outlook

Curriculum Designer Overview

Design educational curricula and learning materials aligned with academic standards.

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

3-5 years

Industry

Education

Total Jobs (US)

40K

5-Year Growth

+8%

Category

Education

Hourly Rate

$32.69/hr

Monthly Pay

$5,667

Curriculum Designer Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Curriculum Designer salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Curriculum Designer Salary

$77,000

$6,417/month · $2,962/biweekly · $37.02/hr

Curriculum Designer Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Curriculum Designer field.

25th Percentile$56,000
$56K
Median (50th)$68,000
$68K
75th Percentile$80,000
$80K
90th Percentile$100,000
$100K
Top Earners$108,000
$108K

Entry-level Curriculum Designers earn around $48,000, while the top 10% earn $100,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Curriculum Designers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$80,000+$12,000
New York$78,000+$10,000
Massachusetts$76,000+$8,000
Texas$67,000$-1,000
Florida$67,000$-1,000

Top Paying Cities for Curriculum Designers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$80,000+$12,000
Los Angeles$76,000+$8,000
Boston$76,000+$8,000
Chicago$71,000+$3,000
Houston$67,000$-1,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Instructional DesignBloom's TaxonomyLMSAssessment DesignCurriculum Mapping

Certifications

Curriculum Development Certificate

Curriculum Designer Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Curriculum Designer from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$48,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$70,000

3-7 years

Senior

$92,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$108,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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