What to pay a graphic designer

[forty31]

We are contemplating hiring a full time graphic designer. It's currently one of the many jobs that I do, but because of the volume of materials we produce we are thinking about hiring out that portion of my job. Our current associate pastors make anywhere from 35-45,000 depending on a number of variables. while this person would be considered more support staff than minister I'm wondering what you guys (and ladies) think would be a good salary range for this position. Do your churches have graphic designers or do you know of churches that do and how much they pay?

Thanks!

[petereit]

Here's what Salary.com says.

[forty31]

Thanks for the link, very helpful. The downside is now I know how under paid I am!

[petereit]

LOL! I work in HR.

There's an old saying, "Everyone is paid exactly what they're worth."