Visual Designer salary in Chicago
Average Base Salary in Chicago
$73,310
$5,981
Additional Cash Compensation
$79,291
Total Compensation
Median: 68,000
Min: $43K
Max: $169K
How Much Does a Visual Designer Make in Chicago?
The average salary for a Visual Designer in Chicago is $73,310. The average additional cash compensation for a Visual Designer in Chicago is $5,981. The average total compensation for a Visual Designer in Chicago is $79,291. Visual Designer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Visual Designer employees in Chicago.
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Total number of Tech companies in Chicago
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Salary Insights
Visual Designer Salary by gender
The average Visual Designer salary for women is $71,675 and the average Visual Designer salary for men is $72,393.
Visual Designer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Visual Designer with 7+ years of experience is $85,418. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $58,000.
Visual Designer Salary ranges
The most common Visual Designer salary in Chicago is between $70k - $80k.
Average Design + UX salaries in Chicago
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Designer | $73,310 | Min: $43K Max: $169K |
| UI Designer | $80,375 | Min: $58K Max: $120K |
| UX Designer | $84,644 | Min: $58K Max: $139K |
| UX Researcher | $93,936 | Min: $65K Max: $150K |
| Art Director | $102,487 | Min: $86K Max: $135K |
| Product Designer | $105,515 | Min: $80K Max: $200K |
| Senior UI Designer | $110,629 | Min: $60K Max: $140K |
| Senior UX Designer | $113,879 | Min: $66K Max: $205K |
| Creative Director | $151,250 | Min: $140K Max: $170K |
| Design Director | $152,788 | Min: $120K Max: $200K |
| CCO (Chief Creative Officer) | $197,500 | Min: $150K Max: $220K |
Career Info
Visual Designer jobs in Chicago
Skills that affect Visual Designer salaries in Chicago
1
Adobe Creative Suite
8% have this skill
2
Visual Design
8% have this skill
3
Graphic Design
8% have this skill
4
Typography
6% have this skill
5
Wireframing
5% have this skill
6
Responsive Design
5% have this skill
Average Visual Designer Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Visual Designer make the most at companies with 1,000+ employees, earning $86,063 on average.
Recent Visual Designer salaries in Chicago
$70,000
Yearly Salary
A Digital Designer reported a yearly salary of $70,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$70,150
Yearly Salary
A Specialist I Graphic Design Marketing Services reported a yearly salary of $70,150 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$48,000
Yearly Salary
A Junior Graphic Designer reported a yearly salary of $48,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
$53,000
Yearly Salary
A Digital Designer reported a yearly salary of $53,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Chicago
$77,250
Yearly Salary
A Digital Designer reported a yearly salary of $77,250 with +$7,725 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Chicago
$70,000
Yearly Salary
A Visual Designer reported a yearly salary of $70,000 with +$7,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$85,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Digital Marketing Designer reported a yearly salary of $85,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$169,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Brand Designer reported a yearly salary of $169,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$95,000
Yearly Salary
A Visual Designer reported a yearly salary of $95,000 with +$28,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$50,346
Yearly Salary
A Graphic Designer reported a yearly salary of $50,346 with +$2,500 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago