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How much does a project management specialist make in Illinois?

$103,500a year

Median yearly pay for project management specialists in Illinois. That is $49.75 an hour or $8,623 a month.

Hourly
$49.75
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among states
15 of 51
Jobs in the state
27,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,300Median: $103,500Highest 10%: $163,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$65,300$31.39
25th$81,000$38.94
Median$103,500$49.75
75th$132,400$63.63
90th$163,900$78.80

Cities in Illinois

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Peoria, IL$123,700
Chicago, IL$105,300
Davenport, IA$102,900
Decatur, IL$102,900
Bloomington, IL$101,100
St. Louis, MO$100,500
Springfield, IL$100,000
Kankakee, IL$95,790
Rockford, IL$94,690
Champaign, IL$90,770
Cape Girardeau, MO$78,150
Paducah, KY$78,090
Salaries for every job in Illinois

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for project management specialists.

12. District of Columbia$104,900
13. Rhode Island$104,700
14. Maryland$104,000
15. Illinois$103,500
16. Georgia$102,100
17. Maine$101,800
18. Michigan$101,000
Project Management Specialist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a project management specialist make an hour in Illinois?

The median hourly pay in Illinois is $49.75 ($103,500 a year).

Do project management specialists make more in Illinois than the national average?

Yes: $103,500 against $102,300 nationally, 1% more.

Where does Illinois rank for project management specialist pay?

Illinois ranks 15 of 51 states.

Which city in Illinois pays project management specialists the most?

Peoria, IL, with a median of $123,700 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.