How much does an airline pilot make in Illinois?
$293,500a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Illinois. That is $141.10 an hour or $24,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $141.10
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 6,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $166,600Median: $293,500Highest 10%: $421,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $166,600 | $80.11 | |
| 25th | $204,800 | $98.46 | |
| Median | $293,500 | $141.10 | |
| 75th | $420,300 | $202.06 | |
| 90th | $421,600 | $202.70 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $293,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 4. California | $353,900 |
| 5. Kentucky | $351,000 |
| 6. Colorado | $307,500 |
| 7. Illinois | $293,500 |
| 8. New York | $255,200 |
| 9. Alaska | $232,100 |
| 10. Washington | $229,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $141.10 ($293,500 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $293,500 against $232,100 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Illinois rank for airline pilot pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 37 states.
Which city in Illinois pays airline pilots the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $293,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.