How much does a graphic designer make in Illinois?
$62,560a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in Illinois. That is $30.08 an hour or $5,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.08
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,060Median: $62,560Highest 10%: $98,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| 25th | $47,530 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $62,560 | $30.08 | |
| 75th | $81,320 | $39.10 | |
| 90th | $98,750 | $47.48 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $66,490 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,000 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,200 |
| Bloomington, IL | $57,230 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,450 |
| Springfield, IL | $55,220 |
| Rockford, IL | $54,530 |
| Davenport, IA | $52,500 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $51,180 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for graphic designers.
| 14. Minnesota | $63,860 |
| 15. Nevada | $62,890 |
| 16. Alaska | $62,570 |
| 17. Illinois | $62,560 |
| 18. Utah | $62,310 |
| 19. Florida | $61,660 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $60,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.08 ($62,560 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $62,560 against $62,960 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for graphic designer pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays graphic designers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $66,490 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.