As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Textile Designer in Chicago, IL is $62,853, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,209 weekly, or $5,238 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Textile Designer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Textile Designer in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $51,824 to $72,803. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,080) and 75th percentile ($68,061), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,803 per year. This $10,981 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Products and Services or Photoshop, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Textile Designer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Textile 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
Textile Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Textile Designer Salary $51,824 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Textile Designer Salary $57,080 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Textile Designer Salary $62,853 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Textile Designer Salary $68,061 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Textile Designer Salary $72,803 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
25% $57,080 10% $51,824 90% $72,803 75% $68,061 $62,853 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Textile Designer ?

Textile design is essentially the process of creating designs for woven, knitted or printed fabrics or surface ornamented fabrics. Textile designers are involved with the production of these designs, which are used, sometimes repetitively, in clothing and interior decor items. The field encompasses the actual pattern making while supervising the production process. In other words, textile design is a process from the raw material into finished product. Fiber, yarn and finishes are the key elements to be considered during the textile design procedure....

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  1. This Job:

    Textile Designer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Fashion Designer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Textile Designer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Textile Designer ranges from $57,080 to $68,061 with the average base salary of $62,853. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,980 to $73,470 with the average total cash compensation of $66,262.

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