Visual Designer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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Visual Designer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Visual Designer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Designer in Chicago, IL is $74,270. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,490 to a high of $89,045, with most professionals earning between $64,963 and $82,004.

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10th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $56,490 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $64,963 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $74,270 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $82,004 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $89,045 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $64,963 10% $56,490 90% $89,045 75% $82,004 $74,270 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Graphic Design Specialist I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Visual Designer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Graphic Design Specialist III

    4 - 7 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 Visual Designer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Visual Designer ranges from $64,963 to $82,004 with the average base salary of $74,270. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,963 to $82,004 with the average total cash compensation of $74,270.

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About Chicago, Illinois    Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

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

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