How much does a sales engineer make in Illinois?
$99,710a year
Median yearly pay for sales engineers in Illinois. That is $47.94 an hour or $8,309 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.94
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,570Median: $99,710Highest 10%: $162,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,570 | $35.85 | |
| 25th | $83,710 | $40.25 | |
| Median | $99,710 | $47.94 | |
| 75th | $134,700 | $64.76 | |
| 90th | $162,600 | $78.17 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $104,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $102,900 |
| Rockford, IL | $75,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sales engineers.
| 29. New Hampshire | $107,900 |
| 30. Alabama | $104,400 |
| 31. Minnesota | $100,600 |
| 32. Illinois | $99,710 |
| 33. Nevada | $99,020 |
| 34. Georgia | $98,840 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $98,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $47.94 ($99,710 a year).
Do sales engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $99,710 against $124,900 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Illinois rank for sales engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 32 of 44 states.
Which city in Illinois pays sales engineers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $104,100 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.