UX Designer salary in Chicago

Average Base Salary in Chicago

$84,174
$7,745
Additional Cash Compensation
$91,919
Total Compensation
Median: 80,000
Min: $58K
Max: $139K

How Much Does a UX Designer Make in Chicago?

The average salary for a UX Designer in Chicago is $84,174. The average additional cash compensation for a UX Designer in Chicago is $7,745. The average total compensation for a UX Designer in Chicago is $91,919. UX Designer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous UX Designer employees in Chicago.

Chicago by the numbers

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Total number of Tech companies in Chicago
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Total number of tech users on Built In Chicago
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UX Designer jobs in Chicago

UX Design Manager

Chicago
3 weeks ago
Who we are: Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats (NASDAQ: SEAT) is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists, and teams they love. We believe in the power of experiences and are fiercely dedicated to building products that inspire human connections. Named as one of Built In's top places to work in 2023, we believe that our People are our greatest competitive advantage

Instructional Designer

Chicago
4 days ago
Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and WeBull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers. Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the

Experience Designer

Chicago
5 days ago
$112,400 - $158,900
Annually
Locations: NY - New York, United States of America, New York, New YorkExperience DesignerWe are currently seeking an Experience Designer to join our In-Person Experience design team. We are passionate about advocating for user needs and delivering innovative, world-class products that redefine our customers day-to-day financial activities. This team experiments with providing revolutionary and innovative ways for serving our customers in our

Consumer Insights - User Experience Researcher

Chicago
4 days ago
About This RoleDiscover. A brighter future.With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine. Come build your future, while being

UX Researcher

Chicago
5 days ago
There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you

Associate, Software Engineering: UI/UX

Chicago
5 days ago
Who We Are The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Associate Principal, Software Engineering: UI/UX

Chicago
2 hours ago
Who We Are The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Principal Application Engineer (ReactJS / JavaScript / CSS / UI/UX)

Chicago
3 weeks ago
About This RoleDiscover. A brighter future.With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine. Come build your future, while being

User Experience (UX) Designer

Chicago
1 week ago
NinjaTrader is an investor-backed, growth stage FinTech company servicing hundreds of thousands of traders by providing award-winning software and brokerage services. We are building products and services which empower active traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world’s leading financial markets. Located in Chicago, our unique employee-centric company culture is one that our team finds inviting, comfortable and fun. Please visit

Instructional Designer

Chicago
3 days ago
Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and WeBull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers. Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the

Senior User Experience Designer (UX)

Chicago
5 days ago
Senior User Experience (UX) Designer-  US Remote  Who We Are  We are 8th Light, an employee-owned, remote-first software consultancy, we consider software design and development a craft. We’re driven by our deep commitment to excellence, and powered by our collective depth of knowledge and experience. Our team of expert developers and designers hold the title of "Crafter" to reflect our dedication to quality, our emphasis on continual learning, and

UX Designer

Chicago
1 day ago
GoHealth Intro: As a leading health insurance marketplace, GoHealth’s mission is to improve access to healthcare in America. For customers, enrolling in a health insurance plan is confusing and difficult, and seemingly small differences between plans can lead to significant out-of-pocket costs or lack of access to critical medicines and even providers. We use our technology, agents, and expertise to cut through the confusion and get customers

UX Designer Salary ranges

The most common UX Designer salary in Chicago is between $80k - $90k.

Average UX Designer Salary by Company Size

People with the job title UX Designer make the most at companies with 51-200 employees, earning $91,330 on average.

UX Designer Salary by gender

The average UX Designer salary for women is $80,985 and the average UX Designer salary for men is $88,402.

UX Designer Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a UX Designer with 7+ years of experience is $83,463. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $74,857.

Average Design + UX salaries in Chicago

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Visual Designer$73,310
Min: $43K
Max: $169K
UI Designer$80,647
Min: $58K
Max: $120K
UX Designer$84,174
Min: $58K
Max: $139K
UX Researcher$93,574
Min: $65K
Max: $150K
Art Director$102,487
Min: $86K
Max: $135K
Product Designer$105,686
Min: $80K
Max: $200K
Senior UI Designer$110,629
Min: $60K
Max: $140K
Senior UX Designer$113,879
Min: $66K
Max: $205K
Creative Director$151,250
Min: $140K
Max: $170K
Design Director$152,740
Min: $120K
Max: $200K
CCO (Chief Creative Officer)$197,500
Min: $150K
Max: $220K

Skills that affect UX Designer salaries in Chicago

1
Wireframing
14% have this skill
2
Prototyping
14% have this skill
3
User Flows
14% have this skill
4
Usability Testing
13% have this skill
5
User Interviews
13% have this skill
6
Information Architecture
12% have this skill

Recent UX Designer salaries in Chicago

$65,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $65,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$70,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $70,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$78,500
Yearly Salary
A UX/UI Designer reported a yearly salary of $78,500 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$89,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior UX Consultant reported a yearly salary of $89,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Chicago
$65,000
Yearly Salary
A UX/UI Designer reported a yearly salary of $65,000
< 1 Year of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$85,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $85,000 with +$2,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
$86,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $86,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Chicago
$84,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $84,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
< 1 Year of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Chicago
$75,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $75,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$91,000
Yearly Salary
A XD Consultant reported a yearly salary of $91,000 with +$7,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
Chicago
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