How much does a construction manager make in Illinois?
$109,200a year
Median yearly pay for construction managers in Illinois. That is $52.48 an hour or $9,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.48
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,170Median: $109,200Highest 10%: $172,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,170 | $27.97 | |
| 25th | $80,010 | $38.47 | |
| Median | $109,200 | $52.48 | |
| 75th | $140,000 | $67.31 | |
| 90th | $172,400 | $82.89 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $117,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $116,700 |
| Rockford, IL | $106,900 |
| Peoria, IL | $105,900 |
| Decatur, IL | $104,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $104,000 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $103,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $102,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $99,500 |
| Paducah, KY | $97,660 |
| Bloomington, IL | $97,500 |
| Kankakee, IL | $92,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction managers.
| 25. Tennessee | $110,200 |
| 26. Maine | $110,100 |
| 27. Louisiana | $110,000 |
| 28. Illinois | $109,200 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $108,300 |
| 30. South Carolina | $108,100 |
| 31. North Carolina | $106,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $52.48 ($109,200 a year).
Do construction managers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $109,200 against $115,000 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for construction manager pay?
Illinois ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays construction managers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $117,300 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.