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

Project Manager Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$103,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.75/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
27,180
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,513 #20 of 51

Project Manager pay in Illinois, explained

Project managers in Illinois earn a median of $103,470 per year ($49.75 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $65,300, while the most experienced project managers reach about $163,910. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $103,470 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $103,470 is worth about $103,513 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #20 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,300
$31.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,470
$49.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$163,910
$78.80/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $103,470 $103,513
Wisconsin $97,580 $103,704 +$5,890
Iowa $96,540 $110,002 +$6,930
Indiana $95,020 $101,812 +$8,450
Missouri $94,660 $104,232 +$8,810
Kentucky $81,700 $90,618 +$21,770

Project Manager in Illinois: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Illinois?

Project managers in Illinois earn a median of $103,470 per year ($49.75 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Illinois pay project managers well?

At $103,470, Illinois pays 1% above the national median for project managers. An estimated 27,180 work in the state.

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