How much does an area make in Illinois?
$90,030a year
Median yearly pay for areas in Illinois. That is $43.28 an hour or $7,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.28
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,540Median: $90,030Highest 10%: $138,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 25th | $62,970 | $30.27 | |
| Median | $90,030 | $43.28 | |
| 75th | $124,100 | $59.66 | |
| 90th | $138,000 | $66.35 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $100,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 10. New Jersey | $97,500 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $96,010 |
| 12. Maryland | $91,330 |
| 13. Illinois | $90,030 |
| 14. Michigan | $87,840 |
| 15. Virginia | $85,960 |
| 16. Indiana | $84,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $43.28 ($90,030 a year).
Do areas make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $90,030 against $85,020 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for area pay?
Illinois ranks 13 of 37 states.
Which city in Illinois pays areas the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $100,800 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.