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Illustrator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Illustrator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$25.66
Average $25.66
Low $13.15
High $50.06

The average salary for a illustrator is $25.66 per hour in the United States. 252 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 5, 2026).

Illustrator job openings in United States

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CMP Assistant Manager - Sports...
Travel + Leisure Co.3.6out of 5 stars.
Orlando, FL
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Illustrator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Genesee Community College
 
$214,500per year
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Whatnot
 
$177,500per year
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FOURANS
 
$150,800per year
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CrowdStrike
 
$145,000per year
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Crystal Equation
 
$144,560per year
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Aquent
 
$130,473per year
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Highest paying cities for Illustrators near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $50.01 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $47.75 per hour
  3. Denver, CO
    $31.11 per hour
  4. Heavener, OK
    $26.83 per hour
  5. South Webster, OH
    $26.83 per hour

Where can an Illustrator earn more?

Compare salaries for Illustrators in different locations
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