Video Game Artist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Video Game Artist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Video Game Artist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Artist in Chicago, IL is $53,347. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,880 to a high of $65,357, with most professionals earning between $46,821 and $59,634.

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10th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $40,880 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $46,821 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $53,347 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $59,634 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $65,357 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $46,821 10% $40,880 90% $65,357 75% $59,634 $53,347 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Video Game Artist ?

A game artist is an artist who creates art for one or more types of games. In video games, game artists are responsible for all of the aspects of game development that call for visual art. Game artists play a vital role and are often credited in role-playing games, collectible card games and video games....

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    Video Game Artist

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Video Game Artist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Video Game Artist ranges from $46,821 to $59,634 with the average base salary of $53,347. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,821 to $59,634 with the average total cash compensation of $53,347.

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