Web Designer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Web Designer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Web Designer in Chicago, IL is $107,525. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,987 to $119,017, with most professionals earning between $87,392 and $129,480.

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Average Salary Range for Web Designer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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112194
What is the average salary for Web Designer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Web Designer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Web Designer ranges from $96,987 to $119,017 with the average base salary of $107,525. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,753 to $125,606 with the average total cash compensation of $112,194.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $107,525 $96,987 - $119,017
Bonus $4,668 $3,766 - $6,589
Total Pay $112,194 $100,753 - $125,606
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Web Designer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,987 - $119,017 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,987 - $119,017 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,874 - $118,879 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,949 - $118,971 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,949 - $118,971 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,960 - $116,530 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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