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Visual Designer
Chicago
Chicago
UX Designer salary in Chicago
Average Base Salary in Chicago
$83,171
$1,333
Additional Cash Compensation
$84,504
Total Compensation
Median: $83K
Min: $52K
Max: $125K
How Much Does a UX Designer Make in Chicago?
The average salary for a UX Designer in Chicago is $83,171. The average additional cash compensation for a UX Designer in Chicago is $1,333. The average total compensation for a UX Designer in Chicago is $84,504. UX Designer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In Chicago from anonymous UX Designer employees in Chicago.
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Chicago Companies with the Highest Design + UX Salaries
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 500+ employees, earning $98,667 on average.
UX Designer Salary by gender
The average UX Designer salary for women is $74,000 and the average UX Designer salary for men is $92,400.
UX Designer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a UX Designer with 7+ years of experience is $99,750. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $53,500.
Average Design + UX salaries in Chicago
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Designer | $67,879 | Min: $45K Max: $101K |
| Art Director | $75,125 | Min: $56K Max: $102K |
| UI Designer | $76,950 | Min: $63K Max: $90K |
| UX Designer | $83,171 | Min: $52K Max: $125K |
| Product Designer | $84,000 | Min: $53K Max: $112K |
| Senior UI Designer | $94,417 | Min: $80K Max: $110K |
| Senior UX Designer | $105,838 | Min: $65K Max: $125K |
| Design Director | $142,222 | Min: $105K Max: $220K |
| Creative Director | $149,188 | Min: $124K Max: $170K |
| CCO (Chief Creative Officer) | $163,545 | Min: $104K Max: $200K |
Skills that affect UX Designer salaries in Chicago
1
Responsive Design
13% have this skill
2
Interaction Design
13% have this skill
3
Wireframing
13% have this skill
4
Prototyping
13% have this skill
5
Information Architecture
10% have this skill
6
Usability Testing
6% have this skill
Recent UX Designer salaries in Chicago
$60,000
Yearly Salary
A Junior UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $60,000
< 1 Year of Experience
Male
500+ Employees
Chicago
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $90,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Chicago
$105,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $105,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
500+ Employees
Chicago
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $115,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
500+ Employees
Chicago
$76,600
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $76,600
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Chicago
$56,000
Yearly Salary
A UX designer reported a yearly salary of $56,000 with +$2,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
1-5 Reports
$89,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $89,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$87,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $87,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $125,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
500+ Employees
Chicago
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A UX Designer reported a yearly salary of $100,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
500+ Employees
Chicago
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