How much does a captain make in Illinois?
$69,600a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Illinois. That is $33.46 an hour or $5,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.46
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,210Median: $69,600Highest 10%: $125,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| 25th | $59,830 | $28.76 | |
| Median | $69,600 | $33.46 | |
| 75th | $104,300 | $50.16 | |
| 90th | $125,100 | $60.12 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $94,990 |
| Chicago, IL | $76,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 26. Delaware | $73,280 |
| 27. Hawaii | $72,960 |
| 28. Maine | $72,770 |
| 29. Illinois | $69,600 |
| 30. North Carolina | $69,170 |
| 31. Alabama | $68,920 |
| 32. Vermont | $64,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $33.46 ($69,600 a year).
Do captains make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $69,600 against $92,460 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Illinois rank for captain pay?
Illinois ranks 29 of 38 states.
Which city in Illinois pays captains the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $94,990 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.