Graphic Designers Salary in Illinois
Graphic Designers in Illinois earn a median of $62,560 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($62,960)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,960
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,060; the top 10% earn over $98,750. Nationally the range is $39,520 to $104,910.
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Graphic Designers pay in Illinois
How much do graphic designers make in Illinois?
The median is $62,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,060 and the top 10% earn over $98,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for graphic designers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $62,960). Living costs are not included.