Web designer pay in Chicago
Median web developer wage
$46.57/hr
$96,900 a year
Freelance rate
$60–$95
an hour, estimated
Rank among metros
32 of 191
with published data
| Chicago area | Median hourly | Average hourly | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web developers | $46.57 | $48.94 | 2,790 |
| Web and digital interface designers | $42.27 | $48.82 | 1,470 |
BLS area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. A dash is a figure BLS did not publish for it.
Chicago against Illinois and the US
| Area | Median web developer wage | Freelance rate |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago area | $46.57 | $60–$95 |
| Illinois | $40.78 | $50–$80 |
| United States | $44.54 | $55–$90 |
What to charge for a website in Chicago
At $60–$95 an hour. Quote the project, not the hours; use these to check the quote pays at least what a local employee earns.
| Site | Price | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| One-page site | $500–$750 | $50–$115 |
| Five-page business site | $1,100–$1,700 | $50–$115 |
| Five pages with online booking | $1,300–$2,100 | $50–$115 |
| Eight pages, copy written for them | $2,350–$3,700 | $50–$115 |
| Small online shop | $1,850–$2,950 | $50–$115 |
For a particular kind of business, see website cost by business.
Find clients in Chicago
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