Many interior designers do freelance work. This may be full time, part time, or in addition to a salaried job in another occupation.
Wages vary by industry. Interior designers who work for engineering and architectural firms tend to earn higher wages than those who work for home furnishing stores or other business services. Wages vary by area of the country.
Benefits vary by employer. Many full-time interior designers receive typical benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Interior designers (SOC 27-1025)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $24.35 | $32.08 | $41.42 |
| Yearly | $50,651 | $66,723 | $86,161 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $15.64 | $28.88 | $38.11 |
| Yearly | $32,527 | $60,064 | $79,274 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $25.85 | $33.76 | $42.24 |
| Yearly | $53,771 | $70,222 | $87,856 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $29.55 | $36.71 | $43.55 |
| Yearly | $61,468 | $76,361 | $90,581 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $25.07 | $32.61 | $42.21 |
| Yearly | $52,148 | $67,823 | $87,804 | |
| Mt. Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $14.51 | $22.69 | $30.21 |
| Yearly | $30,171 | $47,202 | $62,843 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $19.01 | $23.78 | $31.35 |
| Yearly | $39,544 | $49,473 | $65,203 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $19.80 | $21.85 | $31.22 |
| Yearly | $41,190 | $45,451 | $64,918 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $15.48 | $15.48 | $30.11 |
| Yearly | $32,198 | $32,198 | $62,632 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $20.30 | $28.67 | $35.49 |
| Yearly | $42,218 | $59,640 | $73,827 | |
| United States | Hourly | $22.88 | $29.61 | $38.35 |
| Yearly | $47,590 | $61,590 | $79,770 | |