How much are you worth?

$75,049.00/year - Below, I explain why and how.

And since I’ve been putting content on the web since 1997, that means that I am owed $675,441.00 plus expenses, as of 2006 and adjusted for inflation (whatever that might be at the time you’re reading this). If you’re reading this in 2007 and beyond, you do the math.

Cough it up, ok?

Just kidding.

Job Description

Web Designer:

Designs and constructs web pages/sites including incorporating graphic user interface (GUI) features and other techniques. Maintains and provides ongoing design of the website, promos and ad banners, seasonal content specials and custom chat launcher design for partners. May require a bachelor’s degree in a related area and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Total compensation (base + bonuses + benefits) as of February 2005

Benefit Median | Amount | % of Total
Base salary | $52,703 | 70%
Bonuses | $1,772 | 2%
Social Security | $4,167 | 6%
401k/403b | $1,972 | 3%
Disability | $1,329 | 2%
Healthcare | $5,390 | 7%
Pension | $1,765 | 2%
Time off | $5,950 | 8%
Total | $75,049 | 100%

The median total compensation including benefits for a typical Web Designer in Ontonagon, MI 49953, is $75,049. This basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals’ analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies. [CSMonitor Salary Wizard]

Nice. Too bad there are no Web Designer jobs in Ontonagon, MI, much less one that would pay the above. It does give me a pretty good idea of what my skills are worth, though. That is, if I were employed full-time doing what I love to do.