How much does a designer make in Illinois?
$77,460a year
Median yearly pay for designers in Illinois. That is $37.24 an hour or $6,455 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.24
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,970Median: $77,460Highest 10%: $103,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,970 | $31.72 | |
| 25th | $66,940 | $32.18 | |
| Median | $77,460 | $37.24 | |
| 75th | $96,460 | $46.38 | |
| 90th | $103,300 | $49.67 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $52,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for designers.
| 2. New York | $86,030 |
| 3. Hawaii | $85,700 |
| 4. South Carolina | $83,980 |
| 5. Illinois | $77,460 |
| 6. Nevada | $75,490 |
| 7. Pennsylvania | $72,760 |
| 8. Tennessee | $72,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.24 ($77,460 a year).
Do designers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $77,460 against $64,950 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Illinois rank for designer pay?
Illinois ranks 5 of 26 states.
Which city in Illinois pays designers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $52,010 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.