Graphic Designer Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median graphic designer in the Chicago area earns $66,490 a year ($31.97 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($62,960) and 6% above the Illinois median ($62,560). Half of the 6,590 graphic designers there earn between $52,030 and $83,590.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,750 | $36,060 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $52,030 | $47,530 | $49,040 |
| Median | $66,490 | $62,560 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $83,590 | $81,320 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $100,620 | $98,750 | $104,910 |
| Average | $71,470 | $66,980 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 6,590 | 8,960 | 197,830 |
Chicago, IL ranks 14th for graphic designer pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($97,360).
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- San Jose, CA: $97,360
- San Francisco, CA: $92,050
- Washington, DC: $85,420
- New York, NY: $79,280
- Boston, MA: $78,270
- Seattle, WA: $76,720
- Baltimore, MD: $75,790
- Portland, OR: $75,650
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.