Commercial Pilots Salary in Illinois
Commercial Pilots in Illinois earn a median of $126,100 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($123,220)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,890; the top 10% earn over $376,830. Nationally the range is $58,850 to $266,620.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$293,490 median in Illinois
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$69,600 median in Illinois
- Locomotive Engineers$93,320 median in Illinois
- Aircraft Service Attendants$39,070 median in Illinois
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$79,820 median in Illinois
- Motorboat Operators$68,380 median in Illinois
Commercial Pilots pay in Illinois
How much do commercial pilots make in Illinois?
The median is $126,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,890 and the top 10% earn over $376,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for commercial pilots?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 48 (+2% vs. the national median of $123,220). Living costs are not included.