Civil Engineers Salary in Illinois
Civil Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $99,760 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,910
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,590; the top 10% earn over $157,410. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Transportation Engineers$99,760 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$99,760 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$111,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$111,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$111,370 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineers$107,990 median in Illinois
Civil Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do civil engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $99,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,590 and the top 10% earn over $157,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for civil engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.