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Designer Salary in Chicago, IL.

Updated on: Nov 26, 2025

How much does a Designer make in Chicago, IL?

The average Designer in Chicago, IL makes $83,666, 23% above the national average Designer salary of $68,112. This pay is 4% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Long Beach, NY, and Louisville, KY. The average bonus for a Designer is $2,012 which represents 3.04% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.

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Recent Salary Records for Designer

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Type Hispanic Or Latino Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Cleveland
Yearly Salary reported $51,250
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $70,000
Type Other Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City San Francisco
Yearly Salary reported $80,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $134,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Binghamton
Yearly Salary reported $41,600
Type Other Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Los Angeles
Yearly Salary reported $55,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Philadelphia
Yearly Salary reported $75,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Female
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Pompton Lakes
Yearly Salary reported $85,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Cleveland
Yearly Salary reported $51,250
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $70,000
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Designer Salary by Company in Chicago, IL

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Multiple Inc
2 salaries recorded
$55,000/year
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