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Graphic Designer Salary in Illinois (2026)
$30.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,350/year ($4,113/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 17th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 8,960 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $62,560 a year — though pay ranges from $36,060 for newcomers to $98,750 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,960 Graphic Designer jobs in Illinois (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Graphic Designer salary of $62,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,350 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,327 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,786 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,097 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,350 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,113 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Illinois?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Illinois is $62,560 per year ($30.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,530 and $81,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $62,560, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $49,350 per year ($4,113 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 8,960 Graphic Designer jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.