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Graphic Designers Salaries
in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $32.14 – $35.35
Average Annual Pay
Range: $66,851 – $73,536
Salaries for Graphic Designers near Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
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$27.07
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Alaska, AK
$29.98
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Arizona, AZ
$30.24
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Arkansas, AR
$26.75
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California, CA
$46.32
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How much do Graphic Designers 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
$28.69/hr
Range: $27.32 - $30.05
Annual Rate
$59,665
Range: $56,823 - $62,506
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$33.75/hr
Range: $32.14 - $35.35
Annual Rate
$70,194
Range: $66,851 - $73,536
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$38.81/hr
Range: $36.96 - $40.65
Annual Rate
$80,723
Range: $76,879 - $84,566
Graphic Designers job description
Graphic Designers professionals create visual, written, or multimedia content for various purposes. They combine artistic talent with technical skills to produce compelling creative work.
- •Develop creative concepts and designs
- •Collaborate with clients and teams
- •Use industry-standard software
- •Meet project deadlines
- •Present and revise work
- •Stay current with design trends
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
