Graphic Designers pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,860 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Springfield earn between $40,350 and $69,780.
- $31K10th
- $40K25th
- $55KMedian
- $70K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,720 | $4,810 | $27.75 |
| Median | $55,220 | $4,602 | $26.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,350 | $3,362 | $19.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,780 | $5,815 | $33.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Springfield earn 14% less than the Illinois average ($66,980) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $57,720 | $55,220 | $31,200 | $85,860 | 100 |
| Illinois | $66,980 | $62,560 | $36,060 | $98,750 | 8,960 |
| United States | $70,560 | $62,960 | $39,520 | $104,910 | 197,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Graphic Designers salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $57,720, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $45,842 a year, or $3,820 a month and $1,763 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $57,720 buys what about $62,235 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 5th of 7 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($71,470).
Highest-paying cities for graphic designers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,360).
- San Jose, CA$107,360
- San Francisco, CA$102,130
- Portland, OR$92,530
- Washington, DC$89,540
- New York, NY$85,950
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Graphic Designers salary in Springfield: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Springfield?
$27.75 an hour on average, and $26.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Springfield?
About $45,842 a year ($3,820 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,720.
Do graphic designers earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,560).
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; area Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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