How much does an art director make in Illinois?
$103,600a year
Median yearly pay for art directors in Illinois. That is $49.78 an hour or $8,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.78
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,200Median: $103,600Highest 10%: $172,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,200 | $33.27 | |
| 25th | $79,820 | $38.38 | |
| Median | $103,600 | $49.78 | |
| 75th | $134,700 | $64.75 | |
| 90th | $172,100 | $82.72 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $104,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $101,500 |
| Peoria, IL | $87,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for art directors.
| 10. Minnesota | $109,700 |
| 11. Utah | $106,500 |
| 12. Indiana | $105,700 |
| 13. Illinois | $103,600 |
| 14. Virginia | $101,200 |
| 15. Missouri | $100,900 |
| 16. Maine | $100,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $49.78 ($103,600 a year).
Do art directors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $103,600 against $114,900 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Illinois rank for art director pay?
Illinois ranks 13 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays art directors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $104,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.