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Art Directors Salaries
in Illinois, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $53.21 – $58.53
Average Annual Pay
Range: $110,677 – $121,744
Salaries for Art Directors near Illinois
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$41.27
26.1%Lower than Art Directors in Illinois, IL
Alaska, AK
$32.66
41.5%Lower than Art Directors in Illinois, IL
Arizona, AZ
$50.19
10.2%Lower than Art Directors in Illinois, IL
Arkansas, AR
$38.16
31.7%Lower than Art Directors in Illinois, IL
California, CA
$75.85
35.8%Higher than Art Directors in Illinois, IL
How much do Art Directors make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$47.49/hr
Range: $45.23 - $49.75
Annual Rate
$98,779
Range: $94,075 - $103,482
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$55.87/hr
Range: $53.21 - $58.53
Annual Rate
$116,211
Range: $110,677 - $121,744
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$64.25/hr
Range: $61.19 - $67.31
Annual Rate
$133,643
Range: $127,279 - $140,006
Art Directors job description
Art Directors professionals lead teams and departments to achieve organizational goals. They develop strategies, manage resources, and ensure operational excellence while fostering employee development.
- •Lead and supervise team members
- •Develop and implement strategies
- •Manage budgets and resources
- •Set goals and monitor performance
- •Make decisions and solve problems
- •Report to senior leadership
- •Leadership and team building
- •Strategic planning
- •Communication and negotiation
- •Problem-solving
- •Financial acumen
- •Decision-making
- •Bachelor's degree in related field
- •Several years of relevant experience
- •Proven leadership track record
- •Industry-specific knowledge

