How much does an emergency management director make in Illinois?
$83,820a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Illinois. That is $40.30 an hour or $6,985 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.30
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,110Median: $83,820Highest 10%: $164,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,110 | $21.21 | |
| 25th | $61,910 | $29.76 | |
| Median | $83,820 | $40.30 | |
| 75th | $125,500 | $60.35 | |
| 90th | $164,100 | $78.89 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $101,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $83,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 25. Rhode Island | $87,690 |
| 26. Utah | $84,860 |
| 27. Maine | $84,050 |
| 28. Illinois | $83,820 |
| 29. Georgia | $83,200 |
| 30. Arizona | $81,970 |
| 31. Tennessee | $81,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $40.30 ($83,820 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $83,820 against $93,330 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Illinois rank for emergency management director pay?
Illinois ranks 28 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays emergency management directors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $101,100 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.