Art & Design Chicago, IL
Art & Design salary in Chicago, IL
Typical pay
$67,500a year
Most Art & Designs earn $44k to $85k a year
From 124 current job postings, updated Nov 14, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Art & Design salary in Chicago, IL is $67,500 a year. Most job postings pay $44,500 to $85,000. From 124 current job postings, updated Nov 14, 2026.
How much does a Art & Design make an hour?
A Art & Design in Chicago, IL typically makes about $32.45 an hour. Most job postings pay $21.38 to $40.87.
How much does a Art & Design make a year?
A Art & Design in Chicago, IL typically makes about $67,500 a year. Most job postings pay $44,500 to $85,000.
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Typical pay by city in Illinois
Back to the whole USIllinois
$63k typical, most $44k to $84k
| Chicago, IL | $68k | $44k to $85k | 124 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $42k | $40k to $65k | 41 |
| Bloomington, IL | – | – | 3 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | – | – | 0 |
| Champaign, IL | – | – | 3 |
| Davenport, IA | – | – | 4 |
| Decatur, IL | – | – | 3 |
| Kankakee, IL | – | – | 0 |
| Paducah, KY | – | – | 0 |
| Peoria, IL | – | – | 7 |
| Rockford, IL | – | – | 11 |
| Springfield, IL | – | – | 11 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 41 job postings$36k $45k
Typical: $37k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 29 job postings$68k $83k
Typical: $72k
- Senior 14 job postings$85k $114k
Typical: $90k
- Lead or manager 5 job postings
Not enough postings yet to show pay for Lead or manager. We show pay once 10 postings at a level list it.
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Pick your level to see what most Art & Design job postings in Chicago, IL pay at it.
Starting out: most postings pay $36k to $45k a year, typically $37k.
Most new hires start near the low end.
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Cost of living in Chicago, IL
About $5,578 a month for 1 adult, 1 bedroom rental, a car, taxes included. Everyday prices run about 4% above the US average.
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How much does a Art & Design make in Chicago, IL?
Employers hiring now typically offer $67,500 a year for Art & Design roles in Chicago, IL. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a place's own number when at least 40 postings list pay.
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