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Entry level graphic designer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does an Entry Level Graphic Designer make in Chicago, IL?

Estimated salaries

$25.10
33%
above national average

The estimated salary for a entry level graphic designer is $25.10 per hour in Chicago, IL.

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Graphic Designer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Cresco Labs
 
$70,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Entry Level Graphic Designers near Chicago, IL

  1. New York, NY
    $37.67 per hour
  2. Chandler, AZ
    $22.36 per hour
  3. Austin, TX
    $20.85 per hour
  4. Roselle, IL
    $20.20 per hour
  5. Bedford Park, IL
    $18.89 per hour

Where can an Entry Level Graphic Designer earn more?

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

Graphic Designer

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Average $24.69 per hour

Senior Graphic Designer

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Average $78,792 per year

Junior Graphic Designer

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Average $58,894 per year