Video Game Designers Salary in Illinois
Video Game Designers in Illinois earn a median of $85,710 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Web and Digital Interface Designers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($104,000)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,050
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,090; the top 10% earn over $157,670. Nationally the range is $53,750 to $201,550.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Graphic Designers$62,560 median in Illinois
- Art Directors$103,550 median in Illinois
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$81,180 median in Illinois
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$85,710 median in Illinois
- Web Developers$84,820 median in Illinois
- Search Marketing Strategists$79,120 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Video Game Designers pay in Illinois
How much do video game designers make in Illinois?
The median is $85,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,090 and the top 10% earn over $157,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for video game designers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 46 (−18% vs. the national median of $104,000). Living costs are not included.