--- title: "UX Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/ux-designer/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- UX Designer market brief · Chicago, IL # UX Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL 20 UX designer openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 15 employers, led by Charles Schwab, Contact Government Services (CGS), and grandstudio. The middle half of posted salaries runs $88,000–$160,080 a year (median $124,000), from the 85% of listings that disclose pay. Senior roles are the largest group, at 35% of openings. 15% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=UX+Designer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all UX Designer markets](/jobs/ux-designer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 20 : Live UX designer openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 15 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $124,000 : 85% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/ux-designer/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)5 jobs Mid-level1 jobs [Senior](/jobs/ux-designer/locations/chicago-il/senior)7 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/ux-designer/locations/chicago-il/lead)6 jobs Chicago is senior-heavy for UX designer roles: 37% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at senior. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 20 Hiring employers 15 Salary coverage 85% Median experience 8.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 11 9 companies · $124,000 median Established employers 7 4 companies · $121,400 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $88,000 P50 $124,000 P75 $160,080 P90 $165,402 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live UX designer listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=UX+Designer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare UX designer opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 20 live roles tracked in this market. - 15 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=UX+Designer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/ux-designer) ## A practical market plan for UX Designer in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 20 UX designer openings across 15 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Senior leads the derived level mix with 7 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Charles Schwab is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative UX designer openings Employer activity · 15 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Charles Schwab logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftbcdn.talentbrew.com%2Fcompany%2F27326%2Fgst_v1_0%2Fimg%2Fog-schwab.png) Charles SchwabEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/charles-schwab)[![Contact Government Services (CGS) logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcgsfederal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F10%2FLOGO-2.jpg&sig=p0RozqUzN617IQRCwnv78I26qmFLbTl3ssFRDi4pg4k) Contact Government Services (CGS)Established employers2Open roles](/company/contact-government-services-cgs)[![grandstudio logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grandstudio.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2Fcropped-grand-studio-emblem-180x180.png&sig=MJTqV5_YsSpSj7rrQgY_t5FaTq6U4YztclTx-P1qHa4) grandstudioEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/grandstudio)[![Motorola Solutions, Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorolasolutions.com%2Fetc%2Fdesigns%2Fmsi%2Ffavicon.ico) Motorola Solutions, Inc.Startups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/motorola-solutions) Wolters Kluwer DXG U.S., Inc.Startups & growing teams2Open roles 0507 Team TAG Services, LLCStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Arrive logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Farrive.com%2Ffavicon.ico) ArriveStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/arrive)[![GE Healthcare logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgehealthcare.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fgehealthcare%2Fclientlibs%2Fclientlib-site%2Fresources%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-512x512.png&sig=JGfHlidXVKIhMXBGyj242tbmAWAVDn1Xhs7Wv1OuYVs) GE HealthcareStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/ge-healthcare-73c17332) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 20 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Principal CX/UX Designer (API Developer Platform) – Hybrid (CT/ET) R0060120Lead+Wolters Kluwer DXG U.S., Inc.Chicago, Illinois$133,400Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/principal-cx-ux-designer-api-developer-platform-hybrid-ct-et-r0060120-8b4c228d-0621-5852-a090-f268c474252f)[Senior Staff UX DesignerSeniorGE HealthcareChicago, Illinois$160,080Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/senior-staff-ux-designer-at-ge-healthcare-edd2db07-ac94-5891-aafb-b7064f023e35)[Director, Trade User ExperienceLead+Charles SchwabChicago, Illinois$121,400Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/director-trade-user-experience-at-charles-schwab-cc597bcb-a8de-5a33-b6fc-2604efc2a0fa)[Product/UX DesignerEntry-levelArriveChicago, Illinois$130,000Posted Sep 16, 2026](/job/product-ux-designer-at-arrive-16d0cc42-a769-5822-9c8a-41060a93e723)[GTG Intern - User Experience DesignEntry-levelGraingerChicago, Illinois$68,640Posted Sep 14, 2026](/job/gtg-intern-user-experience-design-at-grainger-15f0d1c3-e988-577e-8b27-4e3eae45de7f)[UX Designer InternEntry-levelGoogleChicago, Illinois$88,000Posted Sep 14, 2026](/job/ux-designer-intern-at-google-2c798394-4c01-5f53-9ac2-e6f6edbdfe1a)[UX ResearcherEntry-leveliManageChicago, Illinois$85,000Posted Sep 11, 2026](/job/ux-researcher-at-imanage-6844b57e-7bcd-5d94-b2d0-144adb204ad1)[Senior Research Designer (Contract Pool)SeniorgrandstudioChicago, Illinois$166,400Posted Aug 31, 2026](/job/senior-research-designer-contract-pool-at-grandstudio-1434f94c-b358-5e41-a16d-1b1e265f2a01) [Explore all 20 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=UX+Designer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## UX Designer jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many UX designer jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 20 live UX designer openings from 15 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do UX designer jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $124,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $88,000 to $160,080. Based on the 85% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most UX designer openings in Chicago? Senior roles lead with 7 openings. Experience level is known for 95% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for UX designer jobs in Chicago? Charles Schwab, Contact Government Services (CGS), grandstudio, and Motorola Solutions, Inc. have the most open UX designer roles here right now, out of 15 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare UX Designer demand around Chicago. 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