As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Visual Designer in Chicago, IL is $74,268, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,428 weekly, or $6,189 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 Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $62,581 to $86,689. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,150) and 75th percentile ($80,769), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,689 per year. This $12,619 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, Chicago Visual Designer often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 265 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 $62,581 Chicago, IL May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $68,150 Chicago, IL May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $74,268 Chicago, IL May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $80,769 Chicago, IL May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Visual Designer Salary $86,689 Chicago, IL May 18, 2021
25% $68,150 10% $62,581 90% $86,689 75% $80,769 $74,268 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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