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Graphic Designers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$71,470
- Bloomington$63,960
- Peoria$60,530
- Champaign$60,300
- Springfield$57,720
- Rockford$56,460
- Decatur$56,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $71,470 | $66,490 | $52,030 | $55,712 | 104 |
| Bloomington | $63,960 | $57,230 | $45,660 | $50,547 | 94 |
| Peoria | $60,530 | $56,450 | $44,230 | $47,961 | 91 |
| Champaign | $60,300 | $60,200 | $48,740 | $47,787 | 93 |
| Springfield | $57,720 | $55,220 | $40,350 | $45,842 | 93 |
| Rockford | $56,460 | $54,530 | $44,830 | $44,892 | 92 |
| Decatur | $56,080 | $48,100 | $40,360 | $44,605 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1024.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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