Illinois Salary Guide
Average salary across all roles in Illinois: $105,263/yr. Highest-paying role: Attorney.
Last updated: 2026-04-22 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2024
Average Salary by Role in Illinois
| Role | State Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Attorney | $164,818 |
| Marketing Manager | $159,477 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $157,824 |
| Human Resources Manager | $153,341 |
| Pharmacist | $145,944 |
| Product Manager | $145,256 |
| Backend Developer | $144,046 |
| Software Engineer | $143,491 |
| Cloud Engineer | $142,752 |
| Physician Assistant | $141,968 |
| Full-Stack Developer | $140,979 |
| DevOps Engineer | $140,870 |
| Frontend Developer | $131,286 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $122,673 |
| Data Scientist | $121,752 |
| Database Administrator | $115,132 |
| Electrical Engineer | $113,286 |
| Operations Manager | $113,167 |
| Project Manager | $112,255 |
| UX Designer | $111,806 |
Averages across 1 major Illinois metros. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
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