How much does an engineer make in Illinois?
$111,900a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Illinois. That is $53.81 an hour or $9,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.81
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,920Median: $111,900Highest 10%: $168,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,920 | $28.33 | |
| 25th | $80,960 | $38.92 | |
| Median | $111,900 | $53.81 | |
| 75th | $139,200 | $66.91 | |
| 90th | $168,800 | $81.14 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $121,900 |
| Peoria, IL | $114,800 |
| Rockford, IL | $104,500 |
| Davenport, IA | $104,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $103,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | $99,930 |
| Champaign, IL | $83,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 28. North Carolina | $112,500 |
| 29. Georgia | $112,300 |
| 30. South Dakota | $112,300 |
| 31. Illinois | $111,900 |
| 32. Mississippi | $111,000 |
| 33. South Carolina | $110,500 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $110,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $53.81 ($111,900 a year).
Do engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $111,900 against $122,900 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Illinois rank for engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays engineers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $121,900 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.