Salary in Illinois: 3% Above National
Illinois is anchored by Chicago's finance, manufacturing, and logistics economy, the third-largest US metro. Agriculture and manufacturing dominate the rest of the state.
As of April 2026, salaries in Illinois run 3% above the US national median. Cost of living index: 100 (vs 100 nationally). State income tax applies. Top hiring metros: Chicago. Unemployment rate 4.8%. Illinois is anchored by Chicago's finance, manufacturing, and logistics economy, the third-largest US metro. Agriculture and manufacturing dominate the rest of the state.
Salaries by Job in Illinois
50 jobs sorted by Illinois median salary.
Methodology
Illinois salary figures are computed by adjusting the BLS national median for each job by Illinois's state-level multiplier of 1.03× — a composite of state-level OEWS data and BEA Regional Price Parities. Last reviewed April 29, 2026.
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