What is the median salary for Design Director in Chicago?

The median salary for Design Director in Chicago is USD 101,500 - USD 122,500 per year.

How does the Design Director salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Design Director in United States is USD 13,600 - USD 15,750, while in Chicago it is USD 101,500 - USD 122,500.

Design Director Salary in United States

Design Director Salary in Chicago

Based on 129 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$101,500 - $122,500

Median salary

$101,500 - $122,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$100K

25th percentile$100K

Median$102K

75th percentile$103K

90th percentile$103K

50% of professionals earn between $100,000 - $103,000 USD

The median salary is $101,500

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

101,500 - 122,500

Median salary

101,500 - 122,500

129 job openings

United States

Average salary

13,600 - 15,750

Median salary

13,600 - 15,750

8,180 job openings

Other cities

New York1,202 job openings

San Francisco340 job openings

Los Angeles178 job openings

Austin127 job openings

Seattle125 job openings

San Jose105 job openings

Boston94 job openings

Atlanta87 job openings

Dallas78 job openings

Houston61 job openings

Denver60 job openings

Tucson57 job openings

Indianapolis48 job openings

California44 job openings

Las Vegas41 job openings

Miami41 job openings

Tampa37 job openings

Minneapolis36 job openings

Phoenix36 job openings

Fort Worth34 job openings

Charlotte29 job openings

Design Director

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The average salary for a Design Director in Chicago, United States is USD 101,500 - USD 122,500 per year in 2026, based on 129 job listings.

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