Electrical Engineer Salary in Illinois: $114K Median

The average Electrical Engineer salary in Illinois is $113,856 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $77,250 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $180,250 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Electrical Engineers in Illinois earn approximately 3% more than the US national median ($110,540 nationally vs $113,856 in Illinois). Illinois's cost-of-living index of 100 is close to the national average.

Yes — Electrical Engineer salaries in Illinois grew approximately 470.0% year-over-year, from $19,975 in 2025 to $113,856 in 2026. This reflects the broader Engineering sector's wage growth, driven by Power electronics for EV and Semiconductors demand.

Top-paying Illinois metros for Electrical Engineers: Chicago ($116K). Click any city for full breakdown including take-home pay.

Strong 9% growth driven by EV, renewable energy, semiconductors, and AI hardware demand. Illinois's top industries include Finance, Manufacturing, Logistics, and the state's unemployment rate is 4.8% — steady demand for skilled workers.

Yes, Illinois has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $113,856, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: Power electronics for EV, Semiconductors, IoT, AI hardware, Renewable energy systems. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Illinois employers.

With my PE license and direct experience on [comparable project], market for this role is $X. I'd like base at that level plus a relocation package and project-completion bonus. Beyond base, negotiate: PE license exam fees, study materials, review courses, Relocation package and temporary housing, Project-completion or milestone bonuses, Per-diem for site travel and field work. Walk-away anchor for Illinois: $101,657.