Salary distribution
Where Illinois web designers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $77,630 and $110,300, with a median of $103,300.
Web Designers in Illinois: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 13 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $90,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level II — qualified | 9 | $75,878 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 2 | $133,562 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Web Designers in Illinois. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. | Lead User Experience Designer | 1 | $115,877 |
| Sagepath Reply, LLC | Senior Web Developer | 1 | $115,877 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | Technology Analyst -DX- US | 1 | $70,325 |
| Northern Illinois University | IT Technical Associate - Web Developer | 1 | $78,000 |
| Saylani Welfare Trust USA | Web developer | 1 | $75,878 |
| Enfusion Ltd. LLC | Senior Associate, Web Developer | 1 | $111,363 |
| HCL GLOBAL SYSTEMS INC. | FULL-STACK PERL DEVELOPER | 1 | $75,878 |
| Saggi Solutions Inc | Web Developer | 1 | $100,000 |
| CYBAGE SOFTWARE INC | SOFTWARE ARCHITECT | 1 | $108,249 |
| Team TAG Services, LLC | Senior Software Developer | 1 | $158,875 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Lead User Experience Designer at First Citizens Bank and Trust Co.$115,877ChicagoDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25335-447395
- Senior Web Developer at Sagepath Reply, LLC$115,877ChicagoDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25323-421732
- Technology Analyst -DX- US at INFOSYS LIMITED$70,325PeoriaWage Level IIDecided Jul 31, 2025I-200-25205-196760
- IT Technical Associate - Web Developer at Northern Illinois University$78,000DeKalbWage Level IIDecided Jul 10, 2025I-200-25183-147262
- Web developer at Saylani Welfare Trust USA$75,878ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Jul 1, 2025I-200-25175-125452
- Senior Associate, Web Developer at Enfusion Ltd. LLC$111,363ChicagoWage Level IIDecided May 19, 2025I-200-25132-965859
- FULL-STACK PERL DEVELOPER at HCL GLOBAL SYSTEMS INC.$75,878ELGINWage Level IIDecided Apr 23, 2025I-200-25106-871596
- Web Developer at Saggi Solutions Inc$100,000WarrenvilleWage Level IIDecided Apr 1, 2025I-200-25084-800694
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Web Designers pay by experience level in Illinois
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Web Designers in Illinois, by industry
Median offered wage across 13 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $90,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Sagepath Reply, LLC | 7 | $90,000 |
| Professional services | CYBAGE SOFTWARE INC | 2 | $133,562 |
| Finance and insurance | First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. | 1 | $115,877 |
| Education | Northern Illinois University | 1 | $78,000 |
| Healthcare | Saylani Welfare Trust USA | 1 | $75,878 |
| Retail and wholesale | International Diamond Company | 1 | $75,878 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Illinois over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.4 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Programming
Technical
- 3.9 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
- 3.8 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.8 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 3.6 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
- 3.6 / 5
Operations Analysis
Technical
- 3.6 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- 02
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- 03
Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
- 04
Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
- 05
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
- 06
Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
- 07
Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
- 08
Perform or direct Web site updates.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+7.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Web Designers in Illinois?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Web Designers in Illinois is $103,300.
- How does Illinois compare to the national median for Web Designers?
- The Illinois median is +10.7% versus the BLS national figure of $93,320.
- What is the salary range for Web Designers in Illinois?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $56,250 and the 90th-percentile at $124,990, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Web Designers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 7.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Web Designers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Associate's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.