How much does a compensation make in Illinois?
$79,300a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Illinois. That is $38.13 an hour or $6,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.13
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,190Median: $79,300Highest 10%: $128,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,190 | $26.53 | |
| 25th | $62,780 | $30.18 | |
| Median | $79,300 | $38.13 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.64 | |
| 90th | $128,700 | $61.88 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $84,020 |
| Chicago, IL | $79,990 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,080 |
| Davenport, IA | $73,380 |
| Rockford, IL | $73,370 |
| Springfield, IL | $71,990 |
| Bloomington, IL | $71,110 |
| Champaign, IL | $64,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 14. Rhode Island | $80,330 |
| 15. Maryland | $79,700 |
| 16. Michigan | $79,480 |
| 17. Illinois | $79,300 |
| 18. Alaska | $79,160 |
| 19. Minnesota | $78,770 |
| 20. Maine | $77,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.13 ($79,300 a year).
Do compensations make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $79,300 against $78,210 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for compensation pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays compensations the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $84,020 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.