How much does an interior designer make in Chicago?
$76,570a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $36.81 an hour or $6,381 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.81
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 2,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,800Median: $76,570Highest 10%: $132,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| Median | $76,570 | $36.81 | |
| 75th | $94,810 | $45.58 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.46 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for interior designers.
| St. Louis, MO | $61,570 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $113,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Art Director | $104,600 |
| Camera Operator | $102,400 |
| Broadcast Technician | $96,060 |
| Technical Writer | $89,960 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $89,620 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $85,400 |
| Producer and Director | $85,040 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $83,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $36.81 ($76,570 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $76,570 against $67,190 nationally, 14% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $76,290, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for interior designer pay?
22 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an interior designer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,000 or more.
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.