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Graphic Designers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Graphic Designers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,560
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.2% vs 2024
$66,980
Mean Salary
$62,560
Median Salary
$30.08
Hourly Rate
8,960 people work as Graphic Designers in Illinois
Graphic Designers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Graphic Designers in Illinois earn a median salary of $62,560 per year ($5,213/month).
This is 3.2% above the national average of $60,609.
Illinois ranks #17 out of 51 states for Graphic Designers pay.
Approximately 8,960 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 4.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.38
Writing
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.25
Active Learning
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.7
Computers and Electronics
4.4
Fine Arts
4.4
Communications and Media
4.3
English Language
3.8
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(65.0% of workers)
Salaries for Graphic Designers in Illinois range from $36,060 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $98,750 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,530 and $81,320.
Median $62,560
P10: $36,060P25: $47,530P75: $81,320P90: $98,750
10th
$36,060
25th
$47,530
Median
$62,560
75th
$81,320
90th
$98,750
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,060
$17.34
$3,005
25th Percentile
$47,530
$22.85
$3,960
Median (50th)
$62,560
$30.08
$5,213
75th Percentile
$81,320
$39.10
$6,776
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$98,750
$47.48
$8,229
Note: The mean (average) salary of $66,980 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Graphic Designers in Illinois is $62,560 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $66,980.
What is the salary range for a Graphic Designers in Illinois?
Salaries for Graphic Designers in Illinois range from $36,060 at the 10th percentile to $98,750 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,530 and $81,320.
What is the starting salary for a Graphic Designers in Illinois?
Entry-level Graphic Designers positions in Illinois typically start around $36,060 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,530 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Graphic Designers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,960 people are employed as Graphic Designers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Graphic Designers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Graphic Designers in Illinois is approximately $30.08 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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