verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Architect Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$81,780/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.32/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
5,130
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$81,814 #50 of 51

Architect pay in Illinois, explained

Architects in Illinois earn a median of $81,780 per year ($39.32 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $59,890, while the most experienced architects reach about $130,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $81,780 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $81,780 is worth about $81,814 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #50 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,890
$28.79/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$81,780
$39.32/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,670
$62.82/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $81,780 $81,814
Wisconsin $98,510 $104,692 −$16,730
Missouri $98,490 $108,449 −$16,710
Kentucky $97,680 $108,342 −$15,900
Iowa $96,810 $110,310 −$15,030
Indiana $96,060 $102,926 −$14,280

Architect in Illinois: FAQ

How much do architects make in Illinois?

Architects in Illinois earn a median of $81,780 per year ($39.32 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Illinois pay architects well?

At $81,780, Illinois pays 18% below the national median for architects. An estimated 5,130 work in the state.

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