As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Interaction Designer in Chicago, IL is $105,295, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,025 weekly, or $8,775 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Interaction Designer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Interaction Designer in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $89,667 to $127,765. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($97,114) and 75th percentile ($117,056), while top earners (90th percentile) make $127,765 per year. This $19,942 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Continuous Improvement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Interaction Designer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Interaction Designer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Interaction Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $89,667 Chicago, IL October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $97,114 Chicago, IL October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $105,295 Chicago, IL October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $117,056 Chicago, IL October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $127,765 Chicago, IL October 01, 2026
25% $97,114 10% $89,667 90% $127,765 75% $117,056 $105,295 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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