How much does a chief executive make in Illinois?
$331,900a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Illinois. That is $159.58 an hour or $27,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $159.58
- Vs. national median
- +55%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $133,200Median: $331,900Highest 10%: $589,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $133,200 | $64.02 | |
| 25th | $186,400 | $89.63 | |
| Median | $331,900 | $159.58 | |
| 75th | $428,700 | $206.11 | |
| 90th | $589,700 | $283.52 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $345,000 |
| Springfield, IL | $338,600 |
| Rockford, IL | $323,000 |
| Champaign, IL | $310,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $270,100 |
| Decatur, IL | $212,400 |
| Davenport, IA | $205,000 |
| St. Louis, MO | $202,800 |
| Paducah, KY | $148,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 1. Oregon | $341,600 |
| 2. Washington | $339,800 |
| 3. Illinois | $331,900 |
| 4. North Carolina | $314,300 |
| 5. Virginia | $310,700 |
| 6. New Jersey | $310,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $159.58 ($331,900 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $331,900 against $214,000 nationally, 55% more.
Where does Illinois rank for chief executive pay?
Illinois ranks 3 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays chief executives the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $345,000 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.