Lead Artist Salary in Rockford, Illinois

How much does a Lead Artist make in Rockford, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Artist in Rockford, IL is $62,705. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,559 to $70,755, with most professionals earning between $49,053 and $78,084.

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Communicate with Director of Production Operations, Quality Assurance and Production Coordinator and management regarding safety concerns, equipment failure, etc.

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Lead by example, including demonstrating a willingness to give and receive feedback, collaborate with others to share techniques, ideas, and contribute to a positive working environment.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Artist in Rockford, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

55559

70755

62705

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

55711

70828

62785

What is the average salary for Lead Artist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Artist in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Lead Artist ranges from $55,559 to $70,755 with the average base salary of $62,705. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,711 to $70,828 with the average total cash compensation of $62,785.

View Average Salary for Lead Artist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,705	$55,559 - $70,755
Bonus	$80	$152 - $73
Total Pay	$62,785	$55,711 - $70,828

* 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.

Lead Artist Salary Near Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,703 - $70,939	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,622 - $74,656	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,095 - $75,258	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,147 - $75,324	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,828 - $72,371	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,807 - $74,891	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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