How much does a computer make in Illinois?
$44,860a year
Median yearly pay for computers in Illinois. That is $21.57 an hour or $3,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.57
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,350Median: $44,860Highest 10%: $63,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,350 | $16.03 | |
| 25th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| 75th | $55,340 | $26.61 | |
| 90th | $63,100 | $30.34 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $47,880 |
| Paducah, KY | $47,810 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,750 |
| Rockford, IL | $47,220 |
| Chicago, IL | $45,710 |
| Davenport, IA | $44,920 |
| Springfield, IL | $43,630 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computers.
| 35. Florida | $45,690 |
| 36. Texas | $45,480 |
| 37. Georgia | $45,390 |
| 38. Illinois | $44,860 |
| 39. Virginia | $44,750 |
| 40. Kansas | $44,290 |
| 41. Missouri | $44,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $21.57 ($44,860 a year).
Do computers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $44,860 against $47,810 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Illinois rank for computer pay?
Illinois ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays computers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $47,880 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.