How much does an Illustrator make?
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$42,872
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Illustrator is $42,872 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $40,270 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,602 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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For Artist
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Artist | $44,521 /yr |
| Senior Artist | $60,659 /yr |
| Lead Artist | $50,100 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Illustrator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Illustrator in United States. Employers include Riot Games, Amazon and Patents Ink.
Top Paying Companies
For Illustrator in United States
| 1 | Riot Games | $78,158 | |
| 2 | Amazon | $65,437 | |
| 3 | Patents Ink | $61,241 | |
| 4 | Walt Disney Company | $58,693 | |
| 5 | WET | $54,945 | |
| 6 | US Army | $54,293 | |
| 7 | Freelancer | $53,200 | |
| 8 | Savannah College of Art and Design | $52,180 | |
| 9 | Maryland Institute College of Art | $52,123 | |
| 10 | Studies Weekly | $51,964 |
For Artist
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Artist | $44,521 /yr |
| Senior Artist | $60,659 /yr |
| Lead Artist | $50,100 /yr |
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Illustrator Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For an Illustrator in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Illustrator in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $65,437, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $58,693, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $54,945, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $54,293, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $53,200.
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$54,945
5% Higher than other industries
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$54,293
3% Higher than other industries
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Illustrator pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Illustrator is $40,270 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Illustrator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 802 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Illustrator employees.
The highest salary for an Illustrator in United States is $63,628 per year.
The lowest salary for an Illustrator in United States is $25,487 per year.
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