How much does a commercial pilot make in Illinois?
$126,100a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Illinois. That is $60.63 an hour or $10,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.63
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,890Median: $126,100Highest 10%: $376,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,890 | $24.95 | |
| 25th | $64,370 | $30.95 | |
| Median | $126,100 | $60.63 | |
| 75th | $200,400 | $96.37 | |
| 90th | $376,800 | $181.17 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $157,400 |
| Peoria, IL | $101,800 |
| St. Louis, MO | $91,540 |
| Champaign, IL | $67,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 16. North Carolina | $127,300 |
| 17. Michigan | $126,700 |
| 18. Oklahoma | $126,200 |
| 19. Illinois | $126,100 |
| 20. Florida | $121,900 |
| 21. Oregon | $120,800 |
| 22. Washington | $117,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $60.63 ($126,100 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $126,100 against $123,200 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for commercial pilot pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays commercial pilots the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $157,400 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.