Graphic Designer salary in Chicago, IL
How much does a Graphic Designer make in Chicago, IL?
Average base salary
The average salary for a graphic designer is $18.23 per hour in Chicago, IL. 66 salaries reported, updated at May 18, 2022.
Salaries by years of experience in Chicago, IL
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
Top companies for Graphic Designers in Chicago, IL
Highest paying cities for Graphic Designers near Chicago, IL
Where can a Graphic Designer earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Graphic Designers
User Researchearn +89.85% more
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 34.21% since 2018. Graphic Designers with this skill earn +89.85% more than the average base salary, which is $18.23 per hour.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17 | increase by 17 |
| 2013 | 87 | increase by 411.76% |
| 2014 | 106 | increase by 21.84% |
| 2015 | 98 | decrease by 7.55% |
| 2016 | 99 | increase by 1.02% |
| 2017 | 26 | decrease by 73.74% |
| 2018 | 38 | increase by 46.15% |
| 2019 | 25 | decrease by 34.21% |
Top companies hiring Graphic Designers with the recommended skill
More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 jobs | 177 | ||
| 81 jobs | 89 | ||
| 41 jobs | 45 | ||
| 58 jobs | 67 | ||
| 1,827 jobs | 2,411 |
Most common benefits for Graphic Designers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Salary satisfaction
Based on 1,418 ratings43% of Graphic Designers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
How much do similar professions get paid in Chicago, IL?
Visual Designer
660 job openingsAverage $62,478 per year
Digital Designer
989 job openingsAverage $81,845 per year
Freelance Designer
64 job openingsAverage $33.01 per hour
Graphic Artist
43 job openingsAverage $19.32 per hour
Web Designer
286 job openingsAverage $26.17 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Graphic Designer
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Do graphic designers make good money?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), graphic designers earn a respectable living compared to the average for all occupations.
