Occupation is in demand.
Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The art director's level of experience, training, and responsibility also affect wages.
Art directors who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Art directors (SOC 27-1011)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $37.15 | $51.45 | $65.99 |
| Yearly | $77,267 | $107,008 | $137,269 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $30.22 | $40.72 | $56.46 |
| Yearly | $62,861 | $84,718 | $117,440 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $39.13 | $51.54 | $79.00 |
| Yearly | $81,387 | $107,194 | $164,324 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $35.52 | $49.50 | $63.31 |
| Yearly | $73,882 | $102,958 | $131,685 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $39.13 | $50.10 | $62.62 |
| Yearly | $81,387 | $104,215 | $130,231 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $32.37 | $40.18 | $51.34 |
| Yearly | $67,333 | $83,572 | $106,791 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $37.49 | $51.43 | $74.35 |
| Yearly | $77,983 | $106,964 | $154,662 | |
| United States | Hourly | $37.13 | $50.57 | $73.92 |
| Yearly | $77,220 | $105,180 | $153,760 | |