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

Electrical Engineer Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$107,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.85/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
5,460
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$107,905 #40 of 49

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 pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,470
$36.28/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$107,860
$51.85/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$164,290
$78.99/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $107,860 $107,905
Missouri $118,670 $130,669 −$10,810
Iowa $105,820 $120,576 +$2,040
Indiana $102,670 $110,009 +$5,190
Wisconsin $99,700 $105,957 +$8,160
Kentucky $98,550 $109,307 +$9,310

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.

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