How much does a computer hardware engineer make in Illinois?
$133,200a year
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in Illinois. That is $64.05 an hour or $11,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.05
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,420Median: $133,200Highest 10%: $210,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,420 | $37.22 | |
| 25th | $97,930 | $47.08 | |
| Median | $133,200 | $64.05 | |
| 75th | $165,400 | $79.50 | |
| 90th | $210,100 | $101.01 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $133,900 |
| St. Louis, MO | $112,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer hardware engineers.
| 17. North Carolina | $134,700 |
| 18. Minnesota | $134,300 |
| 19. Florida | $134,200 |
| 20. Illinois | $133,200 |
| 21. Idaho | $131,600 |
| 22. Tennessee | $130,800 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $129,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer hardware engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $64.05 ($133,200 a year).
Do computer hardware engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $133,200 against $161,700 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Illinois rank for computer hardware engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 20 of 41 states.
Which city in Illinois pays computer hardware engineers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $133,900 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.