How much does an architect make in Illinois?
$81,780a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Illinois. That is $39.32 an hour or $6,815 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.32
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,890Median: $81,780Highest 10%: $130,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,890 | $28.79 | |
| 25th | $65,110 | $31.30 | |
| Median | $81,780 | $39.32 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.52 | |
| 90th | $130,700 | $62.82 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $99,030 |
| St. Louis, MO | $98,800 |
| Springfield, IL | $97,600 |
| Bloomington, IL | $82,250 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,790 |
| Champaign, IL | $81,110 |
| Rockford, IL | $81,010 |
| Peoria, IL | $79,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 43. Michigan | $88,430 |
| 44. Kansas | $85,490 |
| 45. Vermont | $82,400 |
| 46. Illinois | $81,780 |
| 47. Mississippi | $80,870 |
| 48. Louisiana | $79,580 |
| 49. Maine | $78,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $39.32 ($81,780 a year).
Do architects make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $81,780 against $99,280 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Illinois rank for architect pay?
Illinois ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays architects the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $99,030 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.