Salary Data

Designer Salary
in Chicago

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for Chicago cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$94,185

Median$114,713

P75 (High)$142,485

+3.4% YoY for Designer+2.1% YoY in Chicago

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$78,488

$62,790$94,185

Mid Level3-6 years

$114,713

$94,185$142,485

Senior Level7+ years

$171,465

$142,485$211,313

The median Designer in Chicago earns $114,713 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $62,790 (entry-level, P25) to $211,313 (senior-level, P75).
Chicago has a 1.05x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 5% above the national baseline.
Designer compensation is trending up at 3.4% year-over-year.

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