Art Directors Salary in Illinois
Art Directors in Illinois earn a median of $103,550 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($114,850)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,960
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,200; the top 10% earn over $172,050. Nationally the range is $64,900 to $213,050.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Graphic Designers$62,560 median in Illinois
- Music Directors and Composers$49,270 median in Illinois
- Producers and Directors$81,080 median in Illinois
- Film and Video Editors$72,460 median in Illinois
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$81,180 median in Illinois
- Interior Designers$76,290 median in Illinois
Art Directors pay in Illinois
How much do art directors make in Illinois?
The median is $103,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,200 and the top 10% earn over $172,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for art directors?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 46 (−10% vs. the national median of $114,850). Living costs are not included.