May 2025 OEWS estimate
Graphic Designer Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $66,490, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$66,490
Mean annual salary
$71,470
Employment estimate
6,590
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $66,490 |
| Mean annual salary | $71,470 |
| 10th percentile | $43,750 |
| 25th percentile | $52,030 |
| 50th percentile | $66,490 |
| 75th percentile | $83,590 |
| 90th percentile | $100,620 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $66,490
- U.S. median
- $62,960
- Difference
- 5.6%
What the data shows
- Graphic Designers in Chicago, IL earn 5.6% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $52,030–$83,590.
- BLS estimates employment at 6,590 workers in this metro area.