How much does graphic design cost in Singapore?
Free, no obligation. Sign in with Google to send your request.
Key takeaways
- Most graphic design jobs in Singapore land between SGD 500–SGD 11,000 — known locally as graphic designer / design studio.
- Graphic design is unlicensed in Singapore; protect ownership with a written copyright-transfer clause and source files. Some SME branding/marketing work has periodically been supportable under government grant schemes via approved vendors — check current availability if budget matters.
- Prices below are researched national ranges, updated July 2026 — not quotes.
Graphic Design prices by job size in Singapore
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logo design A custom logo with concepts, revisions and formats | SGD 500 | SGD 1,200 | SGD 3,000 |
| Brand identity package Logo suite, palette, typography and guidelines | SGD 2,500 | SGD 5,000 | SGD 11,000 |
| Marketing collateral set Coordinated brochure, social templates and stationery | SGD 900 | SGD 2,500 | SGD 6,000 |
Per-unit rates
| Unit | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| per hour (freelancer) | SGD 40 | SGD 80 | SGD 130 |
What affects the price
- Job size and scope — bigger or more complex jobs move you up the ranges above.
- Access and condition — hard-to-reach areas, older properties or neglected maintenance add labour time.
- Materials and quality level — where materials are involved, the grade you choose often matters more than labour.
- Urgency — same-day or out-of-hours work usually carries a premium.
- Where you live — large metros in Singapore typically run above the national range; smaller towns below it.
How to save
- Get at least three quotes and compare like-for-like scopes, not just totals.
- Be flexible on timing — off-peak slots are often cheaper.
- Bundle related tasks into one visit to spread call-out costs.
- Agree the scope in writing up front to avoid change-order surprises.
How to hire a graphic design pro in Singapore
- Review a real client portfolio in your style
- Get a written contract with deliverables, concept count and revision rounds
- Confirm copyright transfer and source-file handover on final payment
- Check whether your branding project qualifies for any SME grant support (PSG has periodically covered branding/marketing)
- Agree fixed price or a capped hourly rate
- Pay 30-50% deposit, balance on delivery
Red flags
- No contract or copyright-transfer clause
- Source files withheld
- Spec-only portfolio
- 'Unlimited revisions' with no scope
- Full payment up front
How Handld researches prices
These are researched estimates, not quotes and not our transaction data. We compile ranges from published sources — national statistics, trade bodies and incumbent cost guides — normalise them to SGD, and adjust city pages by a population-based cost tier. Last updated July 2026. Basis: Extrapolated from Singapore design-studio published rates at SGD price levels.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a logo and a brand identity?
A logo is one mark; a brand identity is the whole system — logo variations, colour palette, typography, and usage guidelines that keep everything consistent. If you only ever need one graphic, buy a logo. If you'll produce ongoing materials, the identity package pays for itself by keeping every future asset on-brand.
What are red flags when hiring a graphic designer?
No contract, no source files or copyright transfer, a portfolio of only personal/spec work with no real clients, 'unlimited revisions' with no defined scope, 100% up-front payment, and using stock or AI-generated art passed off as bespoke without disclosure. Recycled or lightly-edited template work sold as custom is another warning sign.
Do I own the design and get the source files?
You should — insist the contract transfers copyright on final payment and that you receive the editable source files (AI, PSD, Figma), not just flattened JPEGs. Font licensing can be separate. Designer-retained source files are the most common lock-in trap: without them, every future edit routes back through the original designer.
What should a graphic design quote include?
An itemized quote lists: the specific deliverables and formats, number of initial concepts, revision rounds, copyright/source-file handover, and any stock-asset or font-licensing costs. Vague 'design work' quotes with one number are impossible to compare and hide scope disputes.
How much does graphic design cost?
There are three tiers everywhere: crowdsourced/marketplace design at the low end, freelance designers in the middle, and studios/agencies at the top. Price tracks the deliverable, the designer's experience, and how many concepts and revision rounds you get — a $50 logo and a $2,000 logo are buying very different processes and rights.
How many design revisions are normal?
Two to three revision rounds per deliverable is the industry standard, stated in the brief or contract. 'Unlimited revisions' sounds generous but signals weak process and projects that stall. Consolidate all your feedback into each round rather than drip-feeding, and you'll get a better result faster.
Should I pay per project or per hour?
Fixed price for a defined deliverable (a logo, a brochure) protects both sides; hourly suits open-ended or ongoing work. Standard structure is a 30-50% deposit with the balance on delivery — never pay 100% up front for creative work you haven't seen.
How much does graphic design cost in Singapore?
Freelancers typically charge SGD 40-130/hr, with logos commonly SGD 500-3,000 and brand-identity packages SGD 2,500-10,000+. Studios sit at the top for full brand systems.
Free, no obligation. Sign in with Google to send your request.