How much does an area make in Chicago?
$100,800a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $48.44 an hour or $8,397 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.44
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,190Median: $100,800Highest 10%: $144,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $62,360 | $29.98 | |
| Median | $100,800 | $48.44 | |
| 75th | $124,400 | $59.79 | |
| 90th | $144,500 | $69.45 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for areas.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $124,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $110,300 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $104,400 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $102,000 |
| Law Teacher | $101,800 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $100,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $100,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $48.44 ($100,800 a year).
Do areas make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $100,800 against $85,020 nationally, 19% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $90,030, so Chicago pays 12% more.
Where does Chicago rank for area pay?
14 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,500 or more.
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.