As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visual Designer in Aurora, IL is $73,693, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,417 weekly, or $6,141 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visual Designer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Visual Designer in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $62,010 to $86,040. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,578) and 75th percentile ($80,156), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,040 per year. This $12,578 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Adobe Illustrator, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Visual Designer often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 291 statewide for Visual 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
Visual Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $62,010 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $67,578 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $73,693 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $80,156 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $86,040 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
25% $67,578 10% $62,010 90% $86,040 75% $80,156 $73,693 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

Aurora, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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