Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
Recent salaries shared by Illustrator
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Illustrator
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1-3 years
$86K/yr
($86K • $0)
Culver City, CA
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$86K/yr
$86K • $0
Illustrator
|
7-9 years
$17K/yr
($17K • $0)
United States Coast Guard - Air Station Sacramento
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$17K/yr
$17K • $0
Illustrator
|
4-6 years
$120K/yr
($120K • $0)
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$120K/yr
$120K • $0
Illustrator
|
1-3 years
$30K/yr
($30K • $0)
Orlando, FL
submitted on May 28, 2025
$30K/yr
$30K • $0
Illustrator
|
1-3 years
$67K/yr
($67K • $0)
Boston, NY
submitted on May 23, 2025
$67K/yr
$67K • $0
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Illustrator
|
1-3 years
$38K/yr
($38K • $0)
Crystal Lake, IL
submitted on May 6, 2025
$38K/yr
$38K • $0
Illustrator
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4-6 years
$24K/yr
($24K • $0)
Alexandria, VA
submitted on Apr 11, 2025
$24K/yr
$24K • $0
Illustrator
|
1-3 years
$54K - $62K/yr
Holliston, MA
submitted on Apr 10, 2025
$54K - $62K/yr
Illustrator
|
7-9 years
$72K/yr
($72K • $0)
Newport News, VA
submitted on Mar 30, 2025
$72K/yr
$72K • $0
Illustrator
|
10-14 years
$127K/yr
($127K • $0)
Chantilly, VA
submitted on Mar 7, 2025
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Illustrator in United States are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $83,835, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $78,663, Information Technology with a median total pay of $75,378, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $72,150, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $70,304.
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Top paying companies in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation for Illustrator are WET and Thinkwell Group.
Frequently asked questions about Illustrator salaries
The average salary for Illustrator is $70,247 per year or $34 per hour, with top earners making up to $122,477 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $52,774 (25th percentile) to $94,506 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 954 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Illustrator employees.
The highest salary for Illustrator is $94,506 per year, $7,876 per month or $45 per hour.
The lowest salary for Illustrator is $52,774 per year, $4,398 per month or $25 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Illustrator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $46,549 per year (estimate) and goes up to $153,342 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Illustrators earn similar compensation to graphic designers and special effects artists. Some illustrators are self-employed freelancers while others work as salaried employees across all industries. Illustrators who work for specialized design services firms, public relations firms, or advertising firms generally have the highest salaries. Freelancers’ pay varies by the number of contracts they secure and the rates they charge.
