Electrical Engineer Salary in Illinois
Electrical Engineer pay in Illinois, explained
Electrical engineers in Illinois earn a median of $107,860 per year ($51.85 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $75,470, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $164,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.
Is $107,860 good pay in Illinois?
Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $107,860 is worth about $107,905 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #40 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).
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Electrical Engineer in Illinois: FAQ
How much do electrical engineers make in Illinois?
Electrical engineers in Illinois earn a median of $107,860 per year ($51.85 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.
Does Illinois pay electrical engineers well?
At $107,860, Illinois pays 11% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 5,460 work in the state.