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Graphic designer salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Graphic Designer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$31.22
32%
above national average
Average $31.22
Low $20.22
High $48.21

The average salary for a graphic designer is $31.22 per hour in Chicago, IL. 57 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Graphic Designer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Experiential Graphic Designer ...
CannonDesign3.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$23.53 - $26.46 an hour
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Graphic Designer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mayer Brown LLP
 
$131,450per year
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S&C Electric Company
 
$112,200per year
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
 
$94,462per year
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Infinity Consulting Solutions
 
$93,600per year
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Viva Usa
 
$85,904per year
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TalentBurst, Inc
 
$84,008per year
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Highest paying cities for Graphic Designers near Chicago, IL

  1. Mettawa, IL
    $43.09 per hour
  2. Lincolnshire, IL
    $41.81 per hour
  3. Naperville, IL
    $27.04 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $24.69 per hour
  5. Round Lake, IL
    $23.75 per hour

Where can a Graphic Designer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Graphic Designer get paid in Chicago, IL?

Entry Level Graphic Designer

Job openings
Average $29.96 per hour

Senior Graphic Designer

Job openings
Average $78,792 per year

Junior Graphic Designer

Job openings
Average $58,894 per year