Graphic Designer Salary in Rockford, IL

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How much does a Graphic Designer make in Rockford, IL? The average Graphic Designer salary in Rockford, IL is $68,825 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $61,719 and $76,981. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Graphic Designer?

A Graphic Designer is a professional within the graphic design and graphic arts industry who assembles together images, typography, or motion graphics to create a piece of design. A Graphic Designer creates the graphics primarily for published, printed or electronic media, such as brochures (sometimes) and advertising. They are also sometimes responsible for typesetting, illustration, user interfaces, and web design. A core responsibility of the designer's job is to present information in a way that is both accessible and memorable....

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Graphic Designer

Mitten Extracts - Dimondale , MI

Are you a creative Graphic Designer looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent in a dynamic work environment? We are seeking a skilled individual to join our team and contribute to ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Jr. Graphic Designer

DITA EYEWEAR - Aliso Viejo , CA

ABOUT THE JOB As the Jr. Graphic Designer - Print Production, you will: * Assist with the design and production of custom window displays and point of purchase materials for DITA's Flagship stores ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Graphic Designer

Eliassen Group - Charlotte , NC

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Graphic Designer to join a growing enterprise fintech company here in Charlotte. The Sr. Graphic Designer will work closely with small teams to build ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Graphic Designer - Part-Time

24 Seven Talent - Denver , CO

Our client, a full-service creative agency, is seeking a highly skilled and creative Graphic Designer to join their team. This is a fully remote ongoing freelance opportunity, up to 20 hours per week

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Graphic Designer with Security Clearance

Toomey Technologies - Fort Belvoir , VA

Immediate openings for Graphics Designer in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities: Provide graphic production support, directory creation, cataloguing and system support for the image database. Provide ...

Dice.com - 9 days ago

Graphic Designer

Pediment Publishing - Battle Ground , WA

We seek a dedicated graphic designer with print design experience to join our small, friendly production team. The ideal candidate is passionate about print books, a big sports fan, upbeat, and ...

iHire - 10 days ago

What does a Graphic Designer do?

Common responsibilities of a Graphic Designer

Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.

October 04, 2022

Design web pages, brochures, logos, signs, books, catalogs, catalog covers, annual reports, presentation templates, advertisements, postcards, flyers, sales materials, and other communication materials, including large format materials such as signage.

January 12, 2023

Develop designs that consider how color, type, illustration, photography, digital animation and various layout techniques will work for a cohesive look across multiple channels.

January 27, 2023

Prepare uniquely inspiring collateral/concepts that will be featured in various creative projects, which could include corporate presentations, infographics and branding among others.

February 05, 2023

Communicate frequently with clients to update them on the progress of the project and to answer any questions they might have.

March 08, 2023

Works with Art Director and other Directors across the brand to conceptualize, research, plan and execute the visuals and design for magazine, bookazines, and digital editions.

March 09, 2023

Assist and work with other marketingdepartment team members to deploy and execute marketing campaigns and otherprojects to meet brand strategy goals.

March 18, 2023

Manage the signage program for retail and ecom site by determining the need for, calendar planning of and messaging for marketing and promotion in conjunction with the overall promotions calendar.

April 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Graphic Designer in Rockford, IL

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61719

76981

68825

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

63016

79355

70550

What is the average salary for Graphic Designer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Graphic Designer in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Graphic Designer ranges from $61,719 to $76,981 with the average base salary of $68,825. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,016 to $79,355 with the average total cash compensation of $70,550.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,825	$61,719 - $76,981
Bonus	$1,725	$1,297 - $2,374
Total Pay	$70,550	$63,016 - $79,355

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Graphic Designer Salary Near Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,646 - $76,890	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,562 - $81,774	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,065 - $82,401	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,077 - $82,416	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,898 - $77,205	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,539 - $81,746	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL

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About Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...

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