21233 - Web Designers
Broad Occupation Category
2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
TEER
1 - Occupations usually require a university degree.
Major Group
21 - Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences.
Sub-major Group
212 - Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering).
Minor Group
2123 - Computer, software, and web designers and developers.
Main Duties
Web Designers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Establish design standards and visual guidelines
- Maintain website aesthetics and branding
- Create visual imagery consistent with organizational identity
- Integrate interactive features and site functionality
- Develop web content using graphics, animation, and databases
- Test and improve website usability and layout
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams when required
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, graphic design, or web development is usually required.
- A college diploma in graphic arts, computer science, or web design may be accepted in some cases.
- Professional design experience is typically required.
- English or French language proficiency is generally required.
- Many employers offer health benefits, pension contributions, paid leave, training support, and professional development opportunities.
Web Designers Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)18.00
Median ($/hour)30.00
High ($/hour)50.00
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)18.71
Median ($/hour)30.00
High ($/hour)50.00
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)20.19
Median ($/hour)28.30
High ($/hour)56.41
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)14.15
Median ($/hour)25.13
High ($/hour)41.03
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)14.75
Median ($/hour)23.18
High ($/hour)52.82
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)20.32
Median ($/hour)30.13
High ($/hour)46.59
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)15.00
Median ($/hour)23.18
High ($/hour)33.65
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)18.00
Median ($/hour)32.00
High ($/hour)54.81
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)15.00
Median ($/hour)23.18
High ($/hour)33.65
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)18.00
Median ($/hour)29.23
High ($/hour)42.05
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)13.00
Median ($/hour)26.72
High ($/hour)36.70
